{"id":4959,"date":"2026-05-15T11:46:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T11:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=4959"},"modified":"2026-05-15T11:46:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T11:46:51","slug":"southern-lemon-icebox-pie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/15\/southern-lemon-icebox-pie\/","title":{"rendered":"Southern Lemon Icebox Pie"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Southern Lemon Icebox Pie<\/h1>\n<p>Creamy, tangy, and perfectly chilled, this classic Southern dessert is the kind of pie that disappears fast at family gatherings. With a buttery graham cracker crust and silky lemon filling, it\u2019s refreshing, easy to make, and ideal for warm days.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>For the Crust<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups graham cracker crumbs<\/li>\n<li>1\/3 cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup melted butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the Lemon Filling<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk<\/li>\n<li>4 large egg yolks<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup fresh lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon lemon zest<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Optional Topping<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Whipped cream<\/li>\n<li>Lemon slices or zest for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Prepare the Crust<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<\/li>\n<li>In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined.<\/li>\n<li>Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish.<\/li>\n<li>Bake for 8\u201310 minutes, then let cool completely.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Step 2: Make the Filling<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks until smooth.<\/li>\n<li>Add fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and slightly thickened.<\/li>\n<li>Pour the filling into the cooled crust.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Step 3: Bake and Chill<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Bake the pie for 12\u201315 minutes, just until the center is set.<\/li>\n<li>Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.<\/li>\n<li>Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, for the best texture and flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Step 4: Serve<\/h2>\n<p>Top with whipped cream and garnish with lemon slices or extra zest before serving.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for the Best Lemon Icebox Pie<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Fresh lemon juice gives the brightest flavor.<\/li>\n<li>Chill overnight for cleaner slices.<\/li>\n<li>For extra richness, add a little whipped topping folded into the filling after cooling.<\/li>\n<li>Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Light, creamy, and bursting with citrus flavor, this Southern favorite is the perfect make-ahead dessert for spring and summer gatherings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Southern Lemon Icebox Pie Creamy, tangy, and perfectly chilled, this classic Southern dessert is the kind of pie that disappears&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4960,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4959","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4959","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4959"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4959\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4961,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4959\/revisions\/4961"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4960"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4959"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4959"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4959"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}