Best 5 Lemon Ice Cream Pie Recipes

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Lemon ice cream pie is a classic summer treat that is sure to cool you down on a hot day. This pie is made with a creamy lemon ice cream filling, a graham cracker crust, and a whipped cream topping. It is the perfect dessert for a party or a potluck, and it is also easy to make. There are many different recipes for lemon ice cream pie, but the basic ingredients are always the same. You will need a graham cracker crust, a lemon ice cream filling, and a whipped cream topping. You can find all of these ingredients at your local grocery store.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON MERINGUE ICE CREAM PIE



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This pretty pie has it all-a graham cracker-pecan crust that's layered with vanilla ice cream and lemon curd and then frozen. Golden-brown meringue adds the finishing touch.-Dana Hinck, Pensacola, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened, divided
1 jar (10 ounces) lemon curd
2 tablespoons lemon juice
MERINGUE:
4 egg whites
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Combine cracker crumbs, pecans, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake 10-12 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. Freeze 30 minutes., Spread 2 cups ice cream into the crust. Freeze 30 minutes. In a small bowl, combine lemon curd and lemon juice. Spread over ice cream and freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Top with remaining ice cream. Freeze 2 hours or until set., In a large heavy saucepan, combine egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until mixture reaches 160°, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; beat until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Immediately spread meringue over ice cream, sealing to edges of pie. Heat with a kitchen torch or broil 8 in. from the heat 3-5 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Freeze at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

LEMON-BERRY ICE CREAM PIE



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I love the combination of fresh strawberries and lemon curd. It's so refreshing, especially in an easy make-ahead dessert like this ice cream pie. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pint strawberry ice cream, softened
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
1 cup lemon curd
2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 pint fresh strawberries, halved

Steps:

  • Spoon ice cream into pie crust; freeze 2 hours or until firm., Spread lemon curd over ice cream; top with whipped topping. Freeze, covered, 4 hours or until firm. , Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving. Serve with strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

LEMON MERINGUE ICE CREAM PIE



Lemon Meringue Ice Cream Pie image

Provided by Matthew Grunwald

Categories     dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 5 (5-inch) pies

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups pretzels
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter, melted
8 egg yolks
2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 cups Mexican crema
2 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla paste
1 teaspoon kosher salt
8 lemons, zested
3 lemons, juiced
1 teaspoon chile powder
6 egg whites
1/4 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • For the pretzel crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the pretzels, brown sugar and melted butter in a food processor; pulse until finely ground. Press the crust evenly into 5-inch pie molds. Bake for 4 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • For the lemon ice cream: Combine all the ingredients in a large metal bowl. Place over a double boiler and whisk until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Let cool completely, then transfer the custard to an ice cream machine; spin for 20 minutes, until thick. Transfer to the freezer; freeze for 2 hours. Evenly fill each of the pie molds with the ice cream; freeze until ready to top with meringue.
  • For the simple meringue: Combine the egg whites and sugar in a bowl; whisk to stiff peaks.
  • Top the pies with the meringue. Toast the meringue with a kitchen torch, and serve.

KEY LIME OR LEMON ICE CREAM PIE



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I found this recipe years ago and in it's original form has frozen lemonade concentrate. It's delicious and refreshing whether you make key lime or lemon.. I've created my own version by adding juice and zest. The juice and zest add great flavor and an extra kick. It's easy to change up the ingredient to make your own citrus...

Provided by Beth Bigham

Categories     Ice Cream & Ices

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 graham cracker or shortbread crust
2 c vanilla ice cream, softened
6 oz can frozen limeade or lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 Tbsp key lime or lemon juice
1/2 tsp lime or lemon zest
8 oz whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • 1. Mix softened ice cream, concentrate, lime juice and zest until well combined. Fold in whipped topping. Pour into pie shell, garnish with lime peel. Freeze 4 hours before serving.

LEMON ICE CREAM PIE



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"Whenever I see the word 'lemon' in a recipe, it jumps out at me because lemon is my favorite flavor," says Barbara Blickensderfer of Edgewater, Florida. "It's rightfully up front in this refreshing pie."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
Dash salt
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt. In a bowl, beat eggs and yolks; add to butter mixture. Cook and stir until filling reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. , Remove from the heat. Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes. Press plastic wrap onto surface of filling. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight., Spoon half of the ice cream into pastry shell; freeze. Spread with half of the lemon filling; freeze. Repeat layers. In a small bowl, beat cream on high until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spread over pie. Cover and freeze for several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565 calories, Fat 36g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 204mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use homemade lemon curd instead of store-bought.
  • If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can brown the meringue by placing the pie under the broiler for a few minutes.
  • To make sure the pie crust is cooked through, pre-bake it for 10-12 minutes before filling it.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving so that the filling has time to set.
  • Garnish the pie with fresh lemon zest or whipped cream before serving.

Conclusion:

Lemon ice cream pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is light and refreshing, with a creamy lemon filling and a flaky, buttery crust. Whether you are making it for a special occasion or just because, this pie is sure to be a hit.

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