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Lemon Icebox Cake

Lemon Icebox Cake: Your No-Bake Summer Dream Dessert

Lemon Icebox Cake is a refreshing no-bake dessert that combines cream cheese frosting, Nilla wafers, and lemon curd, perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • - Mixing bowl
  • - Baking dish
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Frosting

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Chilled
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest From two lemons

Cake Layers

  • 11 oz Nilla Wafers Can substitute with gluten-free options
  • 1 cup Lemon Curd Can experiment with other curds or jams
  • 2 lemons Lemon Zest

Assembly

  • 1/4 cup Simple Syrup Honey or agave can provide an interesting twist
  • 1 lemon Lemon For garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually incorporate the chilled heavy cream and lemon zest, mixing until soft peaks form.
  • In a baking dish, layer Nilla wafers at the bottom, followed by cream cheese frosting, and then lemon curd. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with frosting.
  • Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
  • Slice the cake and garnish with quick candied lemon peel. Serve chilled.

Notes

Chilling the cake allows flavors to meld beautifully. For an added burst of flavor, consider topping with fresh berries.
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