Lemon Icebox Cake: The Ultimate Easy No-Bake Delight!
A refreshing and easy no-bake dessert perfect for summer gatherings, featuring layers of lemon-flavored cream and graham crackers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (14.4 oz) graham crackers
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in lemon curd and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a 9×13 inch dish, layer graham crackers at the bottom.
- Spread half of the lemon cream mixture over the graham crackers.
- Add another layer of graham crackers on top of the cream mixture.
- Spread the remaining lemon cream mixture over the second layer of graham crackers.
- Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with lemon zest and additional whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon juice to the cream mixture.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg