Summer dessert perfection! This frozen lemonade pie recipe is a breeze to make with just a few ingredients.
Frozen lemonade, creamy ice cream, and a sweet graham cracker crust create a flavor explosion that's perfect on a hot summer day.
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My mother-in-law used to make a dessert that is very similar to this recipe I'm sharing with you today!
This is a light, refreshing frozen dessert that's full of tangy citrus flavor and incredibly easy to make.
It's the perfect treat for hot summer days or any time you need a sweet pick-me-up. This frozen pie recipe is a delicious way to cool down and indulge at the same time. Give it a try, and you'll see why it's a favorite of ours.
Looking for more No Bake Dessert Recipes? Try my Graham Cracker Cool Whip Sandwich, Oreo Pudding Pie, and even my Strawberry Pudding Cups. Yum!
Table of Contents
- Easy Tips & Shortcuts for the Perfect Frozen Lemonade Pie
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Quick Tip
- Before you Begin!
- Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
- Recipe FAQ's
- How to Store, Freeze and Thaw
- More Recipes You'll Love!
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Easy Tips & Shortcuts for the Perfect Frozen Lemonade Pie
- Need a shortcut? You can use a store bought graham cracker crust instead of making your own.
- If you want the pie to be brighter yellow, you can add a bit of food coloring.
- Make sure the ice cream is a little thawed so it's soft enough to mix in.
- Garnish the pie with fresh lemon zest and slices to showcase the flavor of the pie.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
Main Ingredients Needed
This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.
Substitutions and Variations
- You can make the crust from crushed vanilla wafers or golden Oreos.
- Or you could use a pre-made graham cracker crust.
- For a different flavor, try other frozen concentrates like limeade, pink lemonade, or even orange for an orange creamsicle flavor.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make graham cracker crumbs by crushing the crackers in a zip top bag or a food processor.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, toss together the crumbs and brown sugar. Add the melted butter and cinnamon, mixing until crumbly.
Step 3: Press the crumbs into a pie plate. Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.
Step 4: Mix the whipped topping, ice cream, frozen concentrate together. Then add in the vanilla extract, and extract.
Step 5: Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust. Freeze until set for about 4-6 hours.
Quick Tip
Make sure the ice cream is a little thawed so it's soft enough to mix in.
Step 6: Garnish with whipped topping, fresh lemon slices, and zest if desired.
Before you Begin!
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Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
Want to make this recipe even better? Don’t miss my favorite tips below for boosting flavor, perfecting texture, and saving time in the kitchen!
✔️ DO slightly thaw (don't melt!) the ice cream so it's soft enough to mix in with the other ingredients.
❌ DO NOT forget to allow the graham cracker crust to cool before adding the pie filling.
Recipe FAQ's
To view the answers, simply click on the down arrow (⬇) next to each question. If you have any other questions not answered here, please leave a comment!
Yes! If fact, it's a great idea so you can use the whole can of frozen lemonade concentrate and not have half a can leftover. The pie freezes well for about a month, so you'll have a dessert ready to go for another day!
It'll be easier to incorporate into the other ingredients if the concentrate is thawed.
How to Store, Freeze and Thaw
Freezer: Store in the freezer tightly wrapped in aluminum foil for up to a month. If storing cut slices of pie, cover with plastic wrap then aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn.
Thawing Tips: For best texture, let it sit at room temperature for about 10–15 minutes before serving.
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- Check out my other recipe for Blueberry Lemon Dump Cake.
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- Or you might enjoy this recipe for Easy No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie.
📖 Recipe Card
Frozen Lemonade Pie
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers (10 whole graham crackers)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 ounces Cool Whip
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream
- 6 ounces frozen lemonade concentrate
- 3 drops lemon flavoring oil or extract
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Spray a pie plate with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside.
- Place the graham crackers in a large Ziploc bag and seal it. Then using a rolling pin, crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs. You can also use a food blender if you prefer.
- Place the crumbs into a medium-sized bowl and add in the butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Combine the ingredients together. Press the crust mixture into the pie plate.
- Bake the crust for 8 to 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the whipped topping, vanilla extract, ice cream, lemonade concentrate, a few drops of lemon flavoring oil or extract, and mix everything together. Spread into the prepared pie crust.
- Smooth out and place into the freezer and allow the pie to set. This will take 4 to 6 hours.
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Notes
- You can also use a store bought graham cracker crust instead of making your own.
- Pink lemonade concentrate would be a great substitution.
- If you want the pie to be more colorful, you can add a bit of food coloring.
Neal says
The best EVER!!! 😯😯😯 and so EASY to make -- pink lemonade is the BEST!
Lois says
Thank you for the great comment and 5-star review!!!
Paula says
This sounds really interesting and delightful. Pinned 📌so I can give this a try.
Thank you so much for sharing this delightful frozen lemonade pie recipe with Sweet Tea & Friends this month.
Joanne says
This sounds so delicious! I can't wait to try it this summer.
Catherine Sokolowski says
I really can't wait to make this! Thanks for sharing your recipe!!
Tanya says
The recipe card never shows up on my browser. I need to know the exact ingredient amounts.
Lois says
Please check your email!! I am sending you a link to the recipe card.
Tanya Hanna says
Thank you so much 🩷