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Simmerandsage » Recipes » Easy No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe (3 Ingredients)

Easy No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe (3 Ingredients)

July 20, 2023

By simmerandsagePublished: July 20th, 2023Updated: September 25th, 2023
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When it comes to summertime desserts, few things can match the refreshing and tangy goodness of this 3 ingredient Lemon Icebox Pie. This refreshing treat offers a perfect balance of citrusy flavors and smooth, creamy texture.

And for lemon lovers like me, it’s a dream come true. 

3 Ingredient Lemon Ice Box Pie topped with mixed berries

In the summer months, the last thing we want to do is complicated cooking. This delicious lemon pie is one of my favorite easy desserts because it only has a few simple ingredients.

It’s crisp, cool and bursting with lemon flavor. The absolute perfect dessert for a hot summer day!

a slice of lemon icebox pie topped with strawberries and blueberries

Ingredients for Lemon Icebox Pie

There are three main ingredients in this summer favorite:

  1. Frozen lemonade concentrate
  2. Heavy whipping cream
  3. Sweetened condensed milk

That’s right, you won’t need fresh lemons, lemon zest or even fresh lemon juice for this easy lemon icebox pie. Frozen lemonade is where it’s at, my friends!

Trust me, these three magical components come together to create a homemade lemon ice cream that’ll knock your socks off. 

ingredients for lemon icebox pie

To make the easiest version of this pie, grab a pre-made graham cracker crust from your local grocery store. If you want to make a homemade graham cracker crust, you’ll need just 2 additional ingredients:

  • graham crackers
  • melted butter

How to Make this 3 Ingredient Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe

It’s very easy to make your own graham cracker crust, if you choose to. Simply crush the graham crackers in a food processor until they are fine.

homemade graham cracker crust in a springform pan

Then, with the motor still running, pour in the melted butter. That’s your crust! Just dump the mixture into a springform pan and press it into the pan. It will only need to bake for 10 minutes. 

There is no shame in taking a short cut with a store-bought pie crust though! 

To make the lemon pie filling, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Then, combine it with the frozen lemonade and sweetened condensed milk.

Pour the creamy filling into the crust and freeze!

lemon ice cream filling being poured into a prepared pie crust

​Find the full instructions in the recipe card below.

How to Serve Lemon Icebox Pie

A slice of this 3 ingredient lemon pie is like a slice of sunshine! It’s a great recipe for cooling off on a hot day.

Although perfect on its own, I love to top this pie with a handful of plump, juicy berries like strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries. Even a swirl of berry jam would be amazing.

For extra creaminess, give it a dollop of cool whip or whipped cream. If you want to get fancy, try a meringue topping that you can make using a kitchen torch. 

sideways view of a slice of lemon icebox pie

And for an herbal complement, fresh mint leaves make a beautiful addition. 

Variations for Lemon Icebox Pie

Here are some fun twists on this easy pie recipe: 

  1. Make a citrus swap: What’s cool about frozen juice concentrate is that it comes in lime and orange flavors. Key lime pie or orange creamsicle pie, anyone?
  2. Cream Cheese Lemon Icebox Pie: This is a popular variation that incorporates cream cheese into the filling, creating a luscious and tangy twist on the traditional recipe.
  3. Coconut Lemon Icebox Pie: For a tropical twist, shredded coconut can be mixed into the crust or sprinkled on top of the pie for an extra layer of taste and texture.
  4. Vegan and Gluten-Free Options: Vegan versions of lemon icebox pie often use coconut milk or cashew cream, while gluten-free options typically feature a gluten-free crust. While I have not tested these variations, I’d love to hear about it if you decide to try one!
3 ingredient lemon ice box pie topped with strawberries and blueberries

How to Store this Lemon Icebox Pie

Store this easy lemon pie in the freezer, covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. It will last for 1-2 months if covered tightly.

That’s the beauty of frozen desserts, they last forever! That is, if you can keep your family from demolishing it right away like mine does. 

sideways cut of lemon icebox pie

When you make this 3 Ingredient Lemon Icebox Pie, I’d love to hear about it! Drop a rating or leave a comment below. Enjoy! 

For more lemon dessert recipes, try these: 

  • Arizona Sunshine Lemon Pie 
  • Lemon Shortbread Cut Out Sugar Cookies
  • Double Lemon Cream Cake

For more summer dessert recipes, try these:

  • Peach Blueberry Cobbler
  • Homemade Blueberry Pie (That is not Runny!)
  • 3-Ingredient Oreo Ice Cream
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Easy No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe (3 Ingredients)

Cool, sweet-tart lemon ice cream inside a homemade graham cracker crust, topped w/ summer berries
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
chilling 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 55 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz. graham crackers
  • 1 stick unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 12 oz. can frozen lemonade concentrate
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk

Instructions
 

Homemade Crust Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place an 8" springform pan on top of a sheet of parchment paper. Trace the circle of the pan onto the parchment. Cut out the circle and place inside the pan. Spray the parchment and sides of the pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Pulse the graham crackers in a food processor until fine. With the motor running, pour the melted butter through the feed tube until incorporated with the graham cracker crumbs. Dump the mixture into the springform pan and press it down and up the sides of the pan. It does not have to be perfect. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Allow the crust to cool completely before filling.

Pie Instructions

  • Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat heavy cream in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the lemonade concentrate and sweetened condensed milk together. Gently fold into the whipped cream until combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the cooled crust. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze at least 3 hours.
  • To serve, release the pie from the springform pan and transfer to a serving plate. Using a knife that has been run under warm water, slice and serve.
Keyword dessert, easy, ice cream pie
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  1. Avatar for Stacey BrownStacey Brown says

    July 27, 2023 at 2:41 pm

    I’m I going to let the frozen lemonade unthaw first into liquid?

    Reply
    • Avatar for simmerandsagesimmerandsage says

      July 27, 2023 at 2:42 pm

      Hi Stacey, nope! Just stir it together with the sweetened condensed milk from a frozen state. It will soften really fast.

      Reply
  2. Avatar for NottawayNottaway says

    July 27, 2023 at 2:54 pm

    I think this is great recipe to make looks easy. Seven ingredients if you making your own crust.

    Reply
  3. Avatar for Martha MarinucciMartha Marinucci says

    July 27, 2023 at 3:16 pm

    Will this need to be kept in freezer after eating?

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    • Avatar for simmerandsagesimmerandsage says

      July 27, 2023 at 3:20 pm

      Hi Martha, yes keep it frozen 🙂

      Reply
  4. Avatar for DeeDee says

    July 27, 2023 at 5:05 pm

    How would i incorporate cream cheese into this recipe

    Reply
    • Avatar for simmerandsagesimmerandsage says

      July 27, 2023 at 5:08 pm

      Hi Dee,

      I have not tested this recipe incorporating cream cheese so I cannot speak to the results. But if you try it, let me know how it comes out!

      Reply
  5. Avatar for KerryKerry says

    July 28, 2023 at 6:24 am

    5 stars
    Excellent!

    Reply
    • Avatar for simmerandsagesimmerandsage says

      July 28, 2023 at 6:33 am

      Hi Kerry,

      I’m glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  6. Avatar for JuliaJulia says

    July 28, 2023 at 6:26 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! I used premade crust and the minimal ingredients made it so quick and easy.

    Reply
    • Avatar for simmerandsagesimmerandsage says

      July 28, 2023 at 6:33 am

      Hi Julia,

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your feedback 🙂

      Reply
  7. Avatar for HarryHarry says

    July 28, 2023 at 6:44 am

    5 stars
    So simple! So good!

    Reply
    • Avatar for simmerandsagesimmerandsage says

      July 28, 2023 at 6:45 am

      Thanks Harry! Our family loves this one! 🙂

      Reply

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