10 Icebox pies

You’re in for a treat! Icebox pies are the perfect no-bake dessert, especially when you want something cool and refreshing. Here are a few recipes to get you started:

1. Classic Lemon Icebox Pie

This is a timeless favorite, with a tangy and sweet filling that’s perfect for a hot day.

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust
    • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
    • ½ cup lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Whipped cream for topping
  • Instructions:
    1. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk, beating until well combined.
    2. Stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract.
    3. Pour filling into the crust.
    4. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set.
    5. Top with whipped cream before serving.

2. Key Lime Pie

A tropical twist on the classic lemon, key lime pie features a slightly sweeter and more aromatic flavor.

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust
    • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
    • ½ cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
    • 1 teaspoon lime zest
    • Whipped cream for topping
  • Instructions:
    1. Follow the same instructions as the Lemon Icebox Pie, substituting key lime juice and zest for lemon juice.

3. Chocolate Icebox Pie

A rich and decadent dessert for chocolate lovers, this pie often features a chocolate wafer crust and a creamy chocolate filling.

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 (9-inch) chocolate wafer crust
    • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
    • ½ cup cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Chocolate shavings for topping
  • Instructions:
    1. Follow the same instructions as the Lemon Icebox Pie, adding cocoa powder to the filling.
    2. Top with chocolate shavings before serving.

4. Strawberry Icebox Pie

A light and refreshing pie perfect for summer, this recipe typically includes fresh strawberries in the filling and on top.

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust
    • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
    • ½ cup strawberry puree
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Fresh strawberries for topping
  • Instructions:
    1. Follow the same instructions as the Lemon Icebox Pie, using strawberry puree instead of lemon juice.
    2. Top with fresh strawberries before serving.

5. Oreo Icebox Pie

A fun and easy recipe, this pie uses Oreo cookies for the crust and often includes crushed Oreos in the creamy filling.

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 (9-inch) Oreo cookie crust
    • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup crushed Oreos
    • Whipped cream for topping
  • Instructions:
    1. Follow the same instructions as the Lemon Icebox Pie, folding in the crushed Oreos at the end.
    2. Top with whipped cream and more crushed Oreos before serving.

6. Coconut Cream Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 1 cup shredded coconut (toasted)
  • 8 oz whipped cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (whipped)
  • 1 pre-made graham cracker or vanilla wafer crust

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and coconut milk.
  2. Stir in the toasted shredded coconut.
  3. Fold in the whipped cream cheese until well combined.
  4. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
  5. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top.
  6. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Top with extra toasted coconut before serving.

7. Banana Pudding Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups vanilla pudding (homemade or instant)
  • 1 pack vanilla wafer cookies
  • 2-3 bananas, sliced
  • 8 oz whipped topping

Instructions:

  1. Layer vanilla wafers at the bottom of your pie crust.
  2. Add a layer of banana slices on top of the wafers.
  3. Spread a layer of vanilla pudding over the bananas.
  4. Repeat layering until all ingredients are used up.
  5. Top with a generous layer of whipped topping.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to let the flavors set before serving.

8. Cookies and Cream Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

  • 1 pack Oreo cookies, crushed
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 cups whipped cream
  • 1 pre-made Oreo crust

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, mix crushed Oreos with melted butter and press into the bottom of the pie crust.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
  4. Fold in half of the crushed Oreos, saving some for topping.
  5. Pour the filling into the crust and top with remaining crushed Oreos.
  6. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.

9. Berry Cheesecake Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • 1 pre-made graham cracker crust

Instructions:

  1. Beat the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Pour the filling into the graham cracker crust.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  4. Before serving, top with fresh mixed berries.

10. Mint Chocolate Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

  • 1 pre-made chocolate cookie crust
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in whipped cream until fully combined.
  4. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
  5. Pour the filling into the chocolate crust and smooth the top.
  6. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Optionally, garnish with extra chocolate chips before serving.