21 Best Icebox Pie Recipes for Summer

Ah, the summer season. A time when life seems to slow down a bit, allowing us to truly savor its many delights. As gentlemen of leisure, we appreciate the finer things in life – and what could be finer than a sweet, refreshing slice of icebox pie on a warm summer afternoon? Not to mention, with the sweltering summer heat, the last thing any of us wants to do is to turn on our ovens. Hence, my ode to the icebox pie.

Today, I am thrilled to share with you 21 incredible icebox pie recipes. From zesty lemon to sweet strawberries, from the sophistication of bourbon-infused variants to the creamy delight of Oreo, we’ve got it all. So, sit back, pour yourself a glass of your finest bourbon, and let’s dive into the world of refreshing icebox pies.

1. Classic Lemon Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 (14-ounce) cans of sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour into crust.
3. Whip cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the top of the pie.
4. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.

2. Orange Creamsicle Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust as you would for the Lemon Icebox Pie.
2. For the filling, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, orange juice, and orange zest. Pour into crust.
3. Whip cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over the pie.
4. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.

3. Summertime Watermelon Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 (3-ounce) package watermelon gelatin
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 2 cups mini chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust as in previous recipes.
2. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Let cool completely.
3. Fold gelatin and chocolate chips into whipped topping, then pour onto crust.
4. Chill for at least 4 hours.

4. Tropical Mango Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3 ripe mangos, pitted and pureed
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust as before.
2. For the filling, whisk together mango puree, sweetened condensed milk, and lime juice. Pour into the crust.
3. Whip cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the pie.
4. Chill for at least 4 hours.

5. Decadent Oreo Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

• 25 Oreos, crushed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 15 Oreos, coarsely chopped

Instructions:

1. Mix crushed Oreos and melted butter, press into a 9-inch pie dish.
2. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and chopped Oreos.
3. Spread filling over the crust and chill for at least 4 hours.

6. Sweet Summer Strawberry Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and pureed
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Follow the crust instructions from the previous recipes.
2. For the filling, combine strawberry puree, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice. Pour into crust.
3. Whip cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over pie.
4. Chill for at least 4 hours.

7. Rich Bourbon Pecan Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust as in previous recipes.
2. For the filling, mix pecans, bourbon, sweetened condensed milk, and cream cheese until smooth. Pour into crust.
3. Whip cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the pie.
4. Chill for at least 4 hours.

8. Key Lime Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup key lime juice
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Make the crust as previously instructed.
2. For the filling, combine key lime juice and sweetened condensed milk. Pour into crust.
3. Whip cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the pie.
4. Chill for at least 4 hours.

9. Blueberry Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 (21-ounce) can blueberry pie filling
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust as per previous instructions.
2. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
3. Spread half of this mixture over the crust. Layer with blueberry pie filling, then top with remaining cream cheese mixture.
4. Chill for at least 4 hours.

10. Raspberry Chocolate Icebox Pie

Ingredients

• 25 Oreos, crushed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (21-ounce) can raspberry pie filling

Instructions:

1. Follow the steps from the Oreo Icebox Pie for the crust and cream cheese filling.
2. Layer half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust, followed by the raspberry pie filling, then the remaining cream cheese mixture.
3. Chill for at least 4 hours.

11. Peach and Bourbon Icebox Pie

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3 ripe peaches, pitted and pureed
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust as in previous recipes.
2. For the filling, whisk together peach puree, bourbon, and sweetened condensed milk. Pour into crust.
3. Whip cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the pie.
4. Chill for at least 4 hours.

12. Chocolate Peanut Butter Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

• 25 Oreos, crushed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Follow the steps from the Oreo Icebox Pie for the crust.
2. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and chocolate chips.
3. Spread filling over the crust and chill for at least 4 hours.

13. Caramel Apple Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust as per previous instructions.
2. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
3. Spread half of this mixture over the crust. Layer with apple pie filling, then top with remaining cream cheese mixture. Drizzle caramel sauce over the top.
4. Chill for at least 4 hours.

14. Coconut Cream Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup coconut cream
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust as in previous recipes.
2. For the filling, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and coconut cream. Pour into crust.
3. Whip cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the pie and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
4. Chill for at least 4 hours.

15. Banana Cream Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust as in previous recipes.
2. For the filling, whisk together mashed bananas and sweetened condensed milk. Pour into crust.
3. Whip cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the pie.
4. Chill for at least 4 hours.

16. Cherry Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust as per previous instructions.
2. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
3. Spread half of this mixture over the crust. Layer with cherry pie filling, then top with remaining cream cheese mixture.
4. Chill for at least 4 hours.

17. Pina Colada Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup coconut cream
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust as in previous recipes.
2. For the filling, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, coconut cream, and pineapple juice. Pour into crust.
3. Whip cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the pie and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
4. Chill for at least 4 hours.

18. Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust as in previous recipes.
2. For the filling, mix pecans, bourbon, sweetened condensed milk, and cocoa powder until smooth. Pour into crust.
3. Whip cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the pie.
4. Chill for at least 4 hours.

19. Peach Raspberry Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 ripe peaches, pitted and pureed
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust as in previous recipes.
2. For the filling, whisk together peach puree, raspberries, and sweetened condensed milk. Pour into crust.
3. Whip cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the pie.
4. Chill for at least 4 hours.

20. Mint Chocolate Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

• 25 Oreos, crushed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
• 2 drops green food coloring (optional)
• 1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Follow the steps from the Oreo Icebox Pie for the crust.
2. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, mint extract, and food coloring (if using) until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and chocolate chips.
3. Spread filling over the crust and chill for at least 4 hours.

21. Caramel Macchiato Icebox Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup cold strong coffee
• 1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust as per previous instructions.
2. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in the coffee. Fold in the whipped topping.
3. Spread filling over the crust, then drizzle with caramel sauce.
4. Chill for at least 4 hours.

So there you have it, my friends – 21 of my most delectable and refreshing icebox pie recipes to get you through the heat of summer. These pies are not only easy to prepare but also demand no oven time, making them the perfect sweet indulgence for the hot summer days. Enjoy them on the porch with a glass of fine bourbon, or serve them at your next barbecue – they’re sure to be a hit. Enjoy the taste of refinement, and most importantly, savor the leisure.

As the final flavors of these delightful pies linger on your palate, and the breeze of the summer wind whisks away the remnants of a leisurely afternoon, I hope you find joy in the preparation and enjoyment of these recipes. Each one is more than a mere list of ingredients and steps; they’re a celebration of the pleasures of a slow-paced life, infused with the luxury that simplicity can bring.

The beauty of these icebox pies lies not only in their refreshing flavors but also in the ease and convenience of their preparation. They allow us to savor the essence of summer without being confined to a hot kitchen. From the first crumble of the crust to the final, creamy bite, these pies are an embodiment of tranquility and elegance.

As you navigate through the rest of your summer, may these recipes be a constant companion, making your soirees more delicious, and your quiet moments more enjoyable. Whether it’s the tartness of the lemon, the tropical allure of mango and coconut, or the velvety goodness of chocolate and bourbon, there’s an icebox pie recipe here that’s sure to match your mood and delight your palate.

So, gentlemen, embrace the warmth of the summer season and the comfort of these pies. Revel in the conviviality that these recipes inspire, and let them punctuate your gatherings with moments of contentment and satisfaction. Remember, the art of enjoying life’s finer things lies not just in their consumption, but in the appreciation of their creation.

As you carve out a moment of relaxation and indulgence with these pies, may they instill a renewed sense of tranquility in your life. And perhaps, in the stillness of a warm afternoon or under the velvety summer night sky, you will find that these icebox pies are more than just a respite from the heat. They are a sweet reminder of the charm and elegance that life offers to those who take the time to savor it.

So here’s to a beautiful, refined, and indulgent summer! Enjoy every moment, savor every bite, and remember to celebrate the joy that quiet confidence can bring. Just as a perfectly crafted pie can delight your senses, a well-lived life, defined by its moments of pleasure and relaxation, can bring unparalleled joy.

In life, as in cooking, take your time, enjoy the process, and always savor the results. After all, like a good icebox pie on a hot summer’s day, life, my friends, is to be savored and enjoyed, one delicious moment at a time. Until our next culinary adventure, remember to enjoy the journey and always live life at your own pace.

Cheers, gentlemen. Until next time, JL Surjan

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