Kids in the Kitchen Wednesday: Lemon Icebox Pie

The Wisconsin Test Kitchen is on the move! We packed our bags and we've been spending some quality family time in Maine! We're fortunate enough to stay in a condo right on the beach- equipped with a full kitchen. We've stayed in the same condo for three years now; and it's as much a part of our summer as bomb pops from the ice cream truck, 4th of July fireworks and the caloric, glorious, Wisconsin State Fair. 

In between spending our days on the beach and boardwalk, we end up cooking plenty of lobster risotto, lobster bisque, lobster omelettes... Do you sense a trend? But we do need some delicious desserts to wash all the lobster down with. We decided on a frozen lemonade pie for dessert after a dinner of lobster ristotto and stir fry vegetables. 

Frozen Lemonade Pie
Recipe courtesy of The Food Network

(1) 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk, chilled
(1) 12-ounce container whipped topping, thawed
(1) 6-fluid-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate, unthawed

(1) prepared graham cracker pie crust (you can make your own, but you don't get any bonus points for it. Pre-made will  work fine)

Here's a shot of our cheesy little sous chef, all ready to help Grandma make pie...

In a large bowl, add the sweetened condensed milk and whipped topping. Testing the Cool Whip for quality is optional, but always encouraged by Sawyer... 

 Fold the two together gently until combined, being careful to keep the mixture light and fluffy. Add the lemonade concentrate and continue to gently fold.

 Be sure to avoid letting the mixture get too liquid-y. Pour the filling into the pie crust. Place in the freezer to chill overnight.

Take note: the quantities of this recipe are wonky. You're better off doubling the recipe, and making two pies. They freeze well, and you can keep them covered in the freezer for up to a month. This is perfect for those weekend cook outs or unexpected dinner parties. 

Also, seriously heed our advice about buying pre-made graham cracker crusts. You'll thank us for that later.

This is a great summer dessert recipe- cool, refreshing and satisfying. We hope your guests love it as much as we do!

Stay Cool,
The Cool Dads Crew