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Patriotic Lemon Icebox Pie

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This patriotic lemon icebox pie is a cool and creamy summer dessert with a tangy lemon filling, buttery graham cracker crust, and festive whipped cream and berry topping. Perfect for 4th of July parties, Memorial Day gatherings, and warm-weather celebrations.

Ingredients

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup melted butter

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon lemon zest

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fresh strawberries, halved

Fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until evenly coated.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie dish, covering the bottom and sides evenly.
  4. Bake the crust for 8–10 minutes, then allow it to cool completely.
  5. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  6. Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix until fully combined.
  7. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until the filling becomes thick and creamy.
  8. Pour the lemon filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  9. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
  10. To make the topping, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  11. Spread or pipe the whipped cream around the edges of the pie.
  12. Decorate with halved strawberries and fresh blueberries before serving chilled.

Notes

Vanilla wafer or shortbread cookie crumbs can replace graham crackers for a different crust flavor.

Add lime zest or a mix of lemon and lime juice for extra citrus flavor.

Pipe the whipped cream with a star tip for a more decorative presentation.

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

For cleaner slices, wipe the knife between cuts.

The pie can be frozen before adding whipped cream and fruit toppings.

Fresh lemon juice provides the brightest flavor and best texture.

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