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Best Lemon Icebox Cake

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 360 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing no-bake lemon icebox cake that layers creamy lemon filling between soft graham crackers, perfect for hot days.


Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/2 sleeves graham crackers or vanilla wafers
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar (more if desired)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup lemon curd (store-bought recommended)
  • Zest of 1 to 2 lemons
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Mix in lemon curd, zest, salt, and a splash of lemon juice if desired.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar until fluffy.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture.
  5. Layer a thin swipe of filling on the bottom of a dish.
  6. Add a layer of graham crackers, then one-third of the filling.
  7. Repeat until layering is complete, ending with filling on top.
  8. Chill for at least 6 hours (overnight is preferable) before serving.

Notes

Use a sharp knife to slice for clean edges and pre-slice pieces for easier serving. Keep cake in a cooler if transporting.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 21g
  • Sodium: 230mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg