Lemon Icebox Pie Filling

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Lemon Icebox Pie Filling
45 min.
3
684kcal

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If you're searching for a delectable dessert that's both refreshing and easy to make, look no further than this Lemon Icebox Pie Filling! Perfect for warm weather gatherings or a simple indulgence at home, this luscious filling offers a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors, all while being vegetarian and gluten-free. With just 45 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a treat that serves three, making it the ideal choice for a small family or a cozy get-together with friends.

The star of this recipe is the bright, zesty flavor of fresh lemon juice, which is complemented by the smooth richness of sweetened condensed milk. Each spoonful brings a taste of summer that is hard to resist! As the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, your kitchen will fill with a fragrant aroma, hinting at the deliciousness to come. And with the option to easily adapt this recipe for other citrus flavors like lime or orange, the possibilities for creativity are endless.

Whether you choose to serve it on its own, in a pie crust, or as a filling for a cake, this Lemon Icebox Pie Filling is sure to impress. Its creamy texture combined with the refreshing acidity of lemon makes it a delightful dessert that everyone will love. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a citrusy masterpiece that brings joy to any occasion!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.3 cup cornstarch 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon lemon rind grated
  • 0.8 cup milk 
  • 14 ounce condensed milk sweetened canned

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk together 3/4 cup milk and 1/4 cup cornstarch in a 3-quart heavy saucepan, whisking until cornstarch dissolves.
  2. Whisk in sweetened condensed milk and eggs until blended; whisk in lemon juice and, if desired, food coloring. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. (
  3. Mixture will begin to thicken when lemon juice is first added, and then become thin again during first few minutes of cooking. It will thicken quickly as it comes to a boil.)
  4. Boil 1 minute, whisking constantly, or until mixture thickens.
  5. Remove mixture from heat, and whisk in butter and lemon rind until smooth.
  6. Pour filling into a large bowl, and place bowl in a larger bowl filled with ice. Stir regularly until cold (about 10 minutes).
  7. Lime Icebox Pie Filling: Substitute 1/2 cup fresh lime juice for lemon juice, 1 drop green food coloring and 1 drop yellow food coloring for the 3 drops yellow food coloring (optional), and 1 tablespoon grated lime rind for lemon rind.
  8. Orange Icebox Pie Filling: Substitute 1/2 cup thawed frozen orange juice concentrate for fresh lemon juice, 2 drops red food coloring and 4 drops yellow food coloring for 3 drops yellow food coloring (optional), and 1 tablespoon fresh grated orange rind for lemon rind.

Nutrition Facts

Calories684kcal
Protein10.97%
Fat38.4%
Carbs50.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.67
Glycemic Load
44.99
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
18.039565324783%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.98mg
Hesperetin
5.88mg
Naringenin
0.56mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:683.68kcal
34.18%
Fat:29.68g
45.66%
Saturated Fat:17.18g
107.35%
Carbohydrates:88.05g
29.35%
Net Carbohydrates:87.62g
31.86%
Sugar:76.21g
84.67%
Cholesterol:268.4mg
89.47%
Sodium:353.7mg
15.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.08g
38.17%
Selenium:36.58µg
52.26%
Vitamin B2:0.88mg
51.5%
Phosphorus:503.56mg
50.36%
Calcium:487.45mg
48.74%
Vitamin C:21.76mg
26.37%
Vitamin B12:1.38µg
23.01%
Vitamin A:1075.36IU
21.51%
Vitamin B5:2.06mg
20.61%
Potassium:700.09mg
20%
Zinc:2.18mg
14.55%
Vitamin D:1.94µg
12.9%
Magnesium:51.06mg
12.76%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.33%
Folate:46.87µg
11.72%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.61%
Vitamin E:1.16mg
7.72%
Iron:1.23mg
6.82%
Copper:0.07mg
3.51%
Vitamin B3:0.43mg
2.15%
Vitamin K:2.11µg
2.01%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.75%
Fiber:0.43g
1.72%
Source:My Recipes