# Soda Cracker Lemon Icebox Pie

This classic lemon icebox pie features a silky condensed milk filling in a buttery sweet salty soda cracker crust, made to be served cold.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.5 cups crushed soda crackers
- 0.33 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 egg yolks

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C if baking the crust.
2. Mix crushed crackers, sugar, and melted butter until evenly coated and crumbly like damp sand.
3. Press firmly into a 9 inch (23 cm) pie plate, covering the bottom and sides.
4. Bake 8 minutes for a crisp sturdy crust (recommended but optional).
5. Cool completely before filling.
6. Whisk condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and thickened.
7. If using egg yolks, whisk in until fully combined.
8. Pour filling into cooled crust and smooth the top.
9. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until fully firm.
10. The pie should slice cleanly and hold its shape.
11. If using eggs, after filling the crust, bake at 325°F / 165°C for 10 to 15 minutes.
12. Cool completely, then refrigerate.
13. Serve cold.

## Equipment

- oven
- pie plate
- whisk

## Tips

- Bake briefly if using eggs to gently cook them while keeping the classic texture.
- Skip egg yolks completely for a no-egg option.
- Optional toppings include whipped cream, meringue, or fresh lemon zest.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVGHq_AjVHw/?igsh=MTV3d2U2cHc4ZDNjNA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/1e49cd43-4847-4218-9818-3fa9b062f3ab
- Extracted: 2026-02-24

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