Lemon Ice-Box Pie (For Non-Weight Watchers)

This no-bake Lemon Ice-Box Pie is a nostalgic, indulgent dessert that balances bright citrus notes with rich creaminess. The foundation is a buttery crust made from cookie crumbs and finely chopped almonds, baked until golden and crisp. Inside, a luscious layer of whipped cream cheese and sour cream provides a dense, smooth texture, while the top layer features a zesty lemon pudding mix spiked with fresh lemon juice and rind for an extra kick of flavor. Finished with a cloud of whipped topping and sprinkled with crushed lemon drop candies, this pie offers a delightful crunch and sweet-tart finish. It's perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or when you crave a classic American dessert without turning on the oven for the filling. Chilled thoroughly, it slices cleanly and delivers a refreshing, satisfying treat.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 4

Calories: 639.4

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This no-bake Lemon Ice-Box Pie is a nostalgic, indulgent dessert that balances bright citrus notes with rich creaminess. The foundation is a buttery crust made from cookie crumbs and finely chopped almonds, baked until golden and crisp. Inside, a luscious layer of whipped cream cheese and sour cream provides a dense, smooth texture, while the top layer features a zesty lemon pudding mix spiked with fresh lemon juice and rind for an extra kick of flavor. Finished with a cloud of whipped topping and sprinkled with crushed lemon drop candies, this pie offers a delightful crunch and sweet-tart finish. It's perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or when you crave a classic American dessert without turning on the oven for the filling. Chilled thoroughly, it slices cleanly and delivers a refreshing, satisfying treat.

Ingredients

Cookie crumbs -- lemon
Almonds -- finely chopped
Butter
Sugar
Heavy Cream
Powdered Sugar
Cream Cheese -- softened
Sour Cream
Whipped Topping
Box lemon pie filling
Milk
Lemon Juice
Lemon rind -- grated
Whipped Topping
Lemon drop hard candies -- Finely crushed

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
2
In a medium bowl, mix cookie crumbs, ground almonds, butter, sugar, and heavy cream until combined.
3
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a nine-inch pie pan.
4
Bake the crust for 15 minutes.
5
Remove from oven and set aside to cool completely.
6
For the cream cheese layer, beat together powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, sour cream, and 1/2 cup whipped topping until smooth and creamy.
7
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of the cooled crust.
8
In a separate bowl, prepare the lemon pie filling mix according to package directions, combining it with milk, lemon juice, and grated lemon rind.
9
Pour the lemon filling mixture over the cream cheese layer in the crust.
10
Refrigerate the pie for at least one hour to set the layers.
11
Spread the remaining 2 cups of whipped topping over the top of the pie.
12
Sprinkle finely crushed lemon drop candies over the whipped topping.
13
Return to the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 639.4kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38.6g60%
Saturated Fat 15.9g80%
Cholesterol 64.9mg22%
Sodium 146.2mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 21.9g8%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g16%
Sugars 16.7g
Protein 6.9g14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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