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Lemon Icebox Pie

Only 4 ingredients make up this refreshing, light and delicious no-bake Lemon Icebox Pie. A perfect for summertime or anytime you need a little sunshine!  Low in calories, dairy-free and easily made to a lower sugar dessert.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Additional Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 27 minutes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 4 ingredients, cool whip, dessert, easy dessert, graham cracker crust, How do you make a Lemon Icebox Pie?, Jello, Lemon Icebox Pie, no bake
Servings: 1 pie
Calories: 262kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Ingredients

Homemade Graham Cracker Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs about 12 sheets
  • 3 Tablespoons Sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter melted

For the Lemon Filling

  • 1 - 8 ounce Cool Whip defrosted
  • 2/3 Cup Boiling Water
  • 1 Cup Ice Cold Water
  • 1 -3 ounce box Lemon Jello
  • 1 large Lemon Zested, divided
  • Whipped Cream or Cool Whip for serving

Instructions

  • Prepare the graham cracker crust, Preheat over to 375 degrees. Combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs with 3 Tablespoons sugar and 1/3 cup melted butter, using a fork until all of the crumbs are moist. Using the fork or the back of a spoon, to press the crumbs into the bottom and sides of a 9" deep-dish pie plate. Bake for 7 minutes. Cool.
  • Prepare the Filling: In a measuring cup, add 3/4 cup cold water and then enough ice to make it 1 cup.
  • In a medium-sized, microwave-safe bowl, boil 2/3 cup water.
  • Once it boils, remove from microwave and add 3/4 of the lemon zest and the Jello to the water. Stir until Jello is dissolved.
  • Add the cold water, stir until it begins to thicken.
  • With a spatula, fold in Cool whip.
  • Place in the refrigerator until it starts to set. (Mixture will be pourable) This takes about 15-20 minutes.
  • Pour into pie crust, smooth the top and sprinkle with remaining zest.
  • Place in refrigerator for about 5 hours before serving. Top with whipped cream or Cool Whip if desired.

Notes

Using a store bought graham cracker crust will make this a No-Bake Dessert.
It's Dairy-Free unless you add the whipped cream to serve it.
Reduce the calories by using fat-free Cool Whip.
Reduce the sugar by using Sugar-Free Jello, and a sugar substitute for the graham cracker crust.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g