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Lemon Ice Cream Pie

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This Lemon Ice Cream Pie is the perfect summer dessert! It’s a buttery lemon Oreo crust filled with creamy lemon ice cream and topped with homemade whipped cream.

If you love lemon desserts, try this Lemon Ice Cream Cake or No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake.

Lemon Icebox Pie

I haven’t always been a huge fan of lemon desserts. BUT the more I experiment with lemon, the more I love it. It’s just so refreshing!

And I have been loving frozen desserts lately. Lemon Ice Cream Pie is for those of you who love lemon, It’s a light, mousse-like lemon ice cream layered into a lemon Oreo crust, then topped with fresh whipped cream and lemon zest.

This ice cream pie is the perfect summer dessert!

overhead of a fully assembled lemon ice cream pie

What You’ll Need

This lemon icebox pie is made up of three simple components: a buttery lemon Oreo crust, a simple, made-from-scratch lemon ice cream, and a three-ingredient whipped topping! Here’s what you’ll need:

Crust

  • Lemon Oreos
  • Butter – unsalted and melted butter

Filling

  • Cream Cheese – I recommend full-fat
  • Lemon Instant Pudding – dry mix
  • Heavy Whipping Cream
  • Pure Vanilla Extract
  • Lemon Zest
  • Cool Whip – thawed

Topping

  • Heavy Whipping Cream
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Lemon Zest

How to Make Lemon Ice Cream Pie

Crust

  • Prep the Oreos and butter: Use a food processor or blender to blend the Oreos into a fine crumb. Melt butter in the microwave.
  • Form the crust: Stir the melted butter and crumbs together, then press the mixture into the bottom of a foil-lined springform pan. Press down and up the sides to form the crust, then refrigerate.

Filling

  • Beat the cream cheese: In a bowl, beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth.
  • Add other ingredients: Add in instant pudding mix and heavy whipping cream and beat again until well-mixed. Mix in the vanilla, lemon zest, and Cool Whip, then beat until fully combined.
  • Add to the crust and freeze: Pour the filling into the pie shell, then freeze for 30 minutes.

Topping

  • Whip it up: In a bowl, beat the heavy cream on high until bubbly. Add the powdered sugar and beat again until stiff peaks form.
  • Top it off: Decorate the pie with the fresh whip, top it off with lemon zest, then serve or store in the freezer.
overhead of an ice cream pie on a cake stand with a slice cut out

Recipe Tips and Notes for an Icebox Dessert

  • Use a springform pan. A springform pan makes it so much easier to remove the pie without damaging it.
  • If you don’t have a springform pan, you can use a regular pie plate or cake pan.
  • Freeze before topping. You want the filling to be nice and firm before you add on the whip, otherwise, it will run together.
  • To make cutting easier, run a sharp knife under warm water, dry it, then slice. Repeat between slices for an easy, clean cut.
overhead of a partially eaten slice of lemon ice cream pie with a bite on a fork

How to Store a Finished Ice Cream Pie

A fully assembled pie will last covered in the freezer for 2-3 months. I recommend storing it in the back of the freezer to prevent ice crystals from forming.

When Should I Take My Pie Out of the Freezer?

Before serving, I like to set the ice cream pie out on the counter for 15-20 minutes to soften up just a little bit. This makes it easier to slice and creates the perfect creamy texture.

More No-Bake Desserts for Summer!

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closeup side view of a slice of ice cream pie topped with lemon zest

Lemon Ice Cream Pie

  • Author: Julianne Dell
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Chill Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 Servings

Description

This Lemon Ice Cream Pie is the perfect dessert for a warm day. Full of lemon flavor, this mousse-like ice cream pie is topped with whipped cream. Plus the Lemon Oreo crust adds even more lemon flavor!

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 pkg Lemon Oreos
  • 4 tbso Unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling:

  • 1 pkg (8oz) Cream cheese, cold
  • 1 pkg (3.4oz) Lemon instant pudding, dry mix
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 Lemon
  • 1 8oz Cool Whip, thawed

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup Powdered sugar
  • Lemon Zest

Instructions

For the Crust:

  1. Grind Oreos into a fine crumb using a food processor or blender. Put crumbs in a microwave-safe bowl. Add butter and microwave for 45-60 seconds until butter is melted. Stir to coat Oreos in butter.
  2. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with tin foil. Press crust into the bottom of the pan and gently push it against the sides to form the crust. Refrigerate until the filling is ready.

For the Filling:

  1. Beat cream cheese on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until cream cheese is smooth and free of lumps. Scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
  2. Add dry instant lemon pudding mix and heavy whipping cream. Beat on medium-high speed for two minutes until pudding is well mixed into cream cheese.
  3. Add vanilla extract, lemon zest, and Cool Whip. Beat on medium speed until well combined. Pour filling in the prepared pie shell.
  4. Freeze for 30 minutes before adding whipped cream.

For the Whipped Cream:

  1. Whip heavy cream on medium-high speed for several minutes until bubbly.
  2. Add powdered sugar and beat on medium-high until stiff peaks form. Decorate the pie accordingly. Top with lemon zest.

Notes

If you don’t have a springform pan, you can use a regular pie plate. “Cook time” is the minimum freezing time you need. Ideally 4 hours at a minimum would be best.

  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
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