April 8, 2010

Southern Kitchen Happenings: Daddy's Lemon Ice Box Pie {Granny's Recipe}


This is a very easy and delicious dessert, light and tart, perfect for an Easter dessert! The one thing I remember most about this pie is that it was my father's all time favorite. He loved the combination taste of the tart and sweetness together. Mother could make this pie in a pinch. With few ingredients and little preparation, you can have this pie ready in no time.

Daddy's Lemon Ice Box Pie

4 eggs
2 14 oz. can sweetened condense milk
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 12 oz box vanilla wafers

Arrange a layer of vanilla wafers evenly in the bottom of a 8-inch pie plate; set aside. In a medium bowl, beat together with a whisk, eggs, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice until creamy and thick. Pour half of lemon mixture over the vanilla wafer lined pie plate. Arrange another layer of vanilla wafers evenly on top of the lemon mixture. Pour the remainder of the lemon mixture over the lined vanilla wafers. Arrange another layer of vanilla wafers evenly on top of the lemon mixture. Arrange vanilla wafers around pie, pushing into the filling so only 1/2 the wafer is showing. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight before serving.

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18 comments:

  1. Well, you know I'm gonna try this! Its lemon and that's enough for me!:)

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  2. My husband would love this pie! I will love the recipe because it is so quick and easy.

    Thanks!

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  3. Sounds like a wonderful pie. I love the cookies on top!

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  4. I love this recipe! No "real" pie crust recipe involved (those scare me...lol)

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  5. I love recipes that come with history and this looks and sounds wonderful. I found your blog by chance but will be back often to see what you've been cookin' up. I hope you are having a wonderful day.Blessings...Mary

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  6. wow looks like a great recipe!!!

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  7. I have it in the fridge right now. My middle son and I put this together. Sure looks good! I hope I wasn't supposed to bake it with those raw eggs.... :-)

    Janna B

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  8. Hi Janna ~ You will not be disappointed...it is going to be lemony delicious! Sweet your son helped...loved it when Jeff helped me in the kitchen! About the eggs....I have made this for years and have never been afraid of raw eggs. Blessings, K

    p.s. let me know what you think :)

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  9. Sounds wonderful - love those easy recipes. Your photo is great too!

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  10. I am going to make this for dessert tonight! McKenna LOVES to help me cook and this will be perfect for my favorite 5-year old assistant. :)

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  11. oh this looks great! i'm gong to add it my baking goals, and do a little repost about it if that's ok!

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  12. Yum! I would love it if you would link up to my Tuesday Confessional link party going on now: http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/07/tuesday-confessional-link-up-2.html. I hope to see you soon!
    ~Macy from Confessions of a SAHM

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  13. My mouth is watering!! This sounds like such a perfect combination of sweet and tart and SO easy! What a great summertime pie -- I am so bookmarking this! Thanks for sharing it with us!

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  14. I love desserts like this that have simple ingredients. I know it must be delicious! Thanks for sharing on A Well-Seasoned Life's Sweet Indulgences Sunday.

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  15. I grew up enjoying this very same recipe as it was a favorite of my own father's from his momma! I love the sweet and tart taste and generally use a little more lemon juice to add to the tartness! D.R.

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  16. hi! just wanted to let you know that i featured this recipe on my blog today! have a great week!

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  17. YUM! Reminds me of banana puddin but lemony - WOW! Thanks so much for linking up at Weekend Potluck!

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