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Lemon Icebox Pie

Old Fashioned Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Servings 1 Pie

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 stand or electric mixer

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Filling

  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tsp grated lemon rind optional
  • 2 egg yolks

Meringue Topping

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  • Place the graham cracker crust in the pie plate if you didn't buy premade.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and grated lemon rind.
  • Blend in the egg yolks until smooth.
  • Pour the filling into the pie crust.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread the meringue evenly over the filling, covering it completely.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown.
  • Allow the pie to cool to room temperature.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the filling to set.