No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie
Cold, tart lemon filling against a crumbly graham cracker crust. Most of the time on this one is spent in the fridge.
A recipe from Eat Different: Safe Foods for Neurodivergent Minds, my cookbook in progress.
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The recipe · 8 slices
No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie
From my cookbook in progress, Eat Different: Safe Foods for Neurodivergent Minds.
Cooking battery 1/3. A few simple steps.
- Hands-on
- 15 min
- Total
- 375 min
- Makes
- 8 slices
Times are estimates. Hands-on time is included in the total.
Tools: Mixing bowl, electric mixer, spatula
Texture and flavor: Cold, tart lemon filling against a crumbly graham cracker crust. Most of the time on this one is spent in the fridge.
Ingredients
- 1 prepared 9-inch graham crust
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
How to make it
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in condensed milk gradually, then lemon juice and zest.
- Spoon into crust, cover and chill at least 6 hours until firm enough to slice.
Make it work for you
Easier: Start with a prepared graham crust.
Sensory swap: Skip zest if you prefer a completely smooth filling.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container. Use within 3–4 days.
Ingredients and allergens: Milk and wheat. Check the crust label.
At the counter
Let the cream cheese soften first so it blends smoothly. Add the condensed milk gradually, then stir in the lemon. Chill until the filling holds a slice.
More food that fits your day
Find your next doable meal in Eat Different.
My first Eat Different cookbook brings together 60 recipes for neurodivergent adults. Start with a meal that fits your energy, then use the texture notes and swaps to make it work for you.
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Read about safe foods and changing food preferences.
Food handling: USDA: Handling leftovers safely.