Strawberry Icebox Pie (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
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1 graham cracker crust, store-bought or homemade
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1 can sweetened condensed milk (e.g., Eagle Brand)
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1 regular-size container of Cool Whip
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1 can strawberry pie filling or 1 cup fresh diced strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar if fresh
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3 1/2 teaspoons dry strawberry Jello powder
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1/4 cup lemon juice
# Steps to Follow:
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In a large bowl, combine the condensed milk and Cool Whip by hand until fluffy.
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Stir in the strawberry Jello powder and mix well.
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Add the lemon juice and mix again until the mixture becomes thicker and fluffier.
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Gently fold in the strawberry pie filling or the fresh strawberries mixed with sugar into the mixture.
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Spoon the mixture into the graham cracker pie crust.
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Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours to set.
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Top with fresh strawberry slices if desired. Slice and enjoy.
# Additional Notes:
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If using fresh strawberries, add sugar to enhance their sweetness before folding them into the mixture.
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Let the pie chill thoroughly before serving for the best texture.