Lemon Icebox Pie is a quick an easy frozen lemon dessert. This pie has a classic tart lemonade flavor & is made from only FOUR simple ingredients! Simple to make and everyone loves this sweet, creamy lemon pie.
Our sweet Icebox Lemon Pie is a family favorite. It’s creamy and perfectly tart with a bright lemon flavor. So easy to make as well as it just requires 4 ingredients!
What is an icebox pie?
An icebox pie is (as you could probably guess) a pie that is kept and stored in the freezer. Typically these pies are made with only a handful of ingredients usually including whipped topping as part of the pie base.
I really like freezer pies for a few reasons. First, if they are kept in the freezer, they can be made a head of time and will stay fresh for a couple weeks. Second, not much is more refreshing than a slice of freezer pie after being out in the sun all day long. (I know, it’s February. A girl can dream of sunshine though, right?)
In my opinion, this Lemon Cream Pie takes home the gold medal for both easy and delicious. That isn’t even the best news.. the flavor options are unlimited. Yes, you heard me right!
How can I change the flavor of my icebox pie?
In a lot of icebox pie recipes, frozen drink concentrate is used. For instance, frozen lemonade concentrate or orange juice concentrate. This recipe uses powdered drink mix (like crystal light). How many options did you debate between the last time you were at the grocery store?
The options are endless!
I am so excited to give this a try with raspberry or peach drink mixes!
How to make Icebox Lemon Pie
Making a freezer pie like this Icebox Lemon Pie is extremely easy. First thing you will do is stir an entire drink mix packet and can of sweetened condensed milk together. Like mentioned above, if lemonade isn’t your thing, you can substitute for any flavor of drink mix.
This is the large drink mix packet (the kind to make 2 quarts of lemonade) not the single serving packets.
Stir until completely combined. The mixture should not be gritty at all.
Next, fold in 4 oz of whipped topping. (pssst. that is 1/2 of a regular sized container!)
Once the mixture is completely combined, spread it in the bottom of a graham cracker pie crust. You can certainly make your own here, but I prefer to buy a store-bought one to keep this pie as simple and fast as possible.
Top the pie with the remains 4 oz of whipped topping and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Can whipping cream substitute whipped topping?
Yes, you can use real whipped cream instead of the whipped topping. To make whipped cream, just whisk 1.5 cup heavy whipping cream + 1/2 tsp vanilla + 1/4 cup powdered sugar together vigorously for about 3-5 minutes, until stiff peaks form. It’s easiest if you use an electric stand mixer or handheld mixer. Then proceed with the recipe as directed.
Lemon Icebox Pie ingredients
Frozen Lemonade Pie is a quick an easy freezer dessert. Full of the classic tart lemonade flavor and made with only FOUR simple ingredients, this freezer pie is sure to be a family favorite. A pie crust, cool whip, sweetened condensed milk and powdered lemonade drink mix is all you need to make this Summertime Dessert!
Here’s what you need to make this pie:
–1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
–1 pkg powdered lemonade drink mix enough to make 2 quarts of lemonade
–8 oz cool whip thawed, divided
–1 (9 inch) graham cracker pie crust
Icebox Lemon Pie Recipe Instructions
Here’s how you make our Lemon Icebox Pie:
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk and lemonade drink mix into a medium sized bowl. Stir until completely combined.
- Fold in 4 oz (half) of the whipped topping into the lemonade mixture.
- Once combined, pour the mixture into the pie crust.
- Top with the remaining cool whip.
- Freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Icebox Lemon Pie
Lemon Icebox Pie is a quick an easy frozen lemon dessert. This pie has a classic tart lemonade flavor & is made from only FOUR simple ingredients! Simple to make and everyone loves this sweet, creamy lemon pie.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon icebox pie, lemon pie
Servings: 8
Calories: 329 kcal
Ingredients
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 pkg powdered lemonade drink mix enough to make 2 quarts of lemonade
- 8 oz whipped topping thawed, divided
- 1 9 inch graham cracker pie crust
Instructions
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Pour the sweetened condensed milk and lemonade drink mix into a medium sized bowl. Stir until completely combined.
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Fold in 4 oz (half) of the whipped topping into the lemonade mixture.
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Once combined, pour the mixture into the pie crust.
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Top with the remaining whipped topping.
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Freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Recipe Notes
You can use real whipped cream instead of the whipped topping. To make whipped cream, just whisk 1.5 cup heavy whipping cream + 1/2 tsp vanilla + 1/4 cup powdered sugar together vigorously for about 3-5 minutes, until stiff peaks form. It’s easiest if you use an electric stand mixer or handheld mixer. Then proceed with the recipe as directed.
Nutrition Facts
Icebox Lemon Pie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 183mg 8%
Potassium 236mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Sugars 37g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 3.1%
Vitamin C 1.6%
Calcium 16.7%
Iron 3.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
How do I store Lemon Icebox Pie?
You’ll need to cover your Lemon Icebox Pie with plastic wrap and store it in the freezer. The recipe just requires 2 hours of freezing time until serving. If you make it ahead of time, you might want to let the pie sit on the countertop for about 10 minutes before serving so that it softens slightly.
How to thicken Icebox Lemon Pie
When you make the filling for your lemon pie, it will be soft and not hold shape. This is why your icebox pie requires freezing time. It will thicken and become more solid in the freezer. For this reason, you need to store icebox pie leftovers in the freezer.
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