How to Make the Best Lemon Icebox Cake (You’re Going to LOVE It) Looking for the best lemon icebox cake recipe? You’ll love this easy recipe.

My childhood home was always filled with the sweet scent of lemon icebox cake. My mom would make it every year for Christmas and Easter, and my brothers and I would always fight over who got to eat the last piece.

There was something so comforting and nostalgic about lemon icebox cake. Every bite evoked a flood of happy memories. I loved how tart and refreshing the cake was, and the lemon flavor was perfectly delicate.

Even now, I can’t resist a lemon icebox cake if I see it on a dessert menu. It’s always a happy memory for me, and I hope that I can pass on the same love for lemon icebox cake to my own kids one day.

What is the recipe for no bake layered lemon pie?

The recipe for no bake layered lemon pie is as follows:

Ingredients:

1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1/4 cup cornstarch
– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/8 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
– 2 large eggs
– 2 cups heavy (whipping) cream
– 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– Zest of 2 lemons
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

2. In a large bowl, combine the 1/2 cup sugar, the cornstarch, flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add the butter and rub it into the mixture until the pieces are the size of small peas. Add the eggs and beat well. Stir in the cream and lemon juice.

3. Pour the mixture into the pie crust. Sprinkle the sugar and lemon zest over the top. Bake the pie for 20 minutes, or until the edges are brown. Cool the pie before serving.

What are the variations to making no bake layered lemon pie?

There are many variations to making no bake layered lemon pie, some of which are as follows:

– You can use a premade pie crust, or make your own using pie dough.
– You can omit the sugar completely and use lemon juice only.
– You can omit the eggs and use heavy cream only.
– You can omit the lemon zest and use a different type of flavoring, such as rosemary or mint.

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Ava Gardner
Ava Gardner

Hi! My name is Ava and I love baking. I love the process of creating something from nothing, and the satisfaction of taking a bite of something I made myself. I love trying new recipes and experimenting with different flavors. Baking is my form of self-care; it's how I relax and unwind after a long day. That's why I founded CupcakeRecipes.com!

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