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Grandma's Creamy Lemon Pie

A straightforward frozen pie that combines tart citrus flavor with sweet cream, perfect for summer gatherings and easy make-ahead desserts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 21 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Summer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 pkg. graham crackers, crushed (about 9 crackers)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 6 tbs. butter, melted
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
For the filling
  • 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 8 oz whipped topping (aka Cool Whip)
  • 3 lemons
  • 1 lime
  • boysenberry jam

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Combine the crushed graham crackers, sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon.
  3. Press the mixture into a pie pan with the back of a spoon.
  4. Bake the crust for 8 minutes.
  5. Cool the crust for at least 15 minutes.
Filling
  1. Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Squeeze the juice from the lemons and lime into the bowl.
  3. Whisk the milk and citrus juice together.
  4. Fold in the whipped topping and stir until combined.
  5. Pour the lemon mixture into the pie crust.
  6. Freeze the pie overnight.
Serving
  1. Remove the pie from the freezer about 10 minutes before serving.
  2. Whisk a few tablespoons of boysenberry jam with one tablespoon of water until smooth.
  3. Pour the jam over each slice before you serve.

Notes

Serve slices slightly softened after a 10-minute rest at room temperature to cut cleanly. Pair with black coffee or herbal tea.