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Lemon Blueberry Icebox Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Lemon Blueberry Icebox Cake is a bright and refreshing no-bake dessert featuring layers of tangy lemon cream, juicy fresh blueberries, and crisp graham crackers that soften overnight into a luscious, cake-like texture. Perfectly chilled, it’s an easy summer treat bursting with citrus and berry flavors.

Ingredients

Base Layers

  • 12 graham crackers
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries

Lemon Cream

  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare Lemon Cream: Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
  2. Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the lemon cream mixture until fully combined but still light and fluffy.
  3. First Layer: Spread a thin layer of the lemon cream mixture evenly over the bottom of an 8×8-inch dish to prevent sticking and add flavor.
  4. Add Graham Crackers: Arrange a layer of graham crackers over the lemon cream, covering the surface completely.
  5. Layer Lemon Cream and Blueberries: Spread a generous layer of the lemon cream over the graham crackers, then sprinkle evenly with fresh blueberries.
  6. Repeat Layers: Continue layering graham crackers, lemon cream, and blueberries until all ingredients are used, ending with a final layer of lemon cream topped with a few blueberries for garnish.
  7. Chill: Cover and refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight to allow the graham crackers to soften and the flavors to meld.
  8. Serve: Serve the icebox cake chilled, optionally garnished with lemon slices or extra lemon zest for added presentation and freshness.

Notes

  • Using fresh blueberries ensures the best flavor and texture contrast in the cake.
  • For extra garnish, add thin lemon slices or additional lemon zest just before serving.
  • This cake requires refrigeration time to soften the crackers, so plan ahead.
  • Can be made in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://justsosweet.com/lemon-blueberry-icebox-cake-recipe/