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No Bake Lemon Cream Icebox Cake

No bake lemon cream icebox cake with fresh raspberries
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This No Bake Lemon Cream Icebox Cake is a bright, creamy summer dessert that comes together in minutes without turning on the oven. Layers of tangy lemon curd, luscious cream, and tender graham crackers create a showstopping treat that tastes like it came from a fancy bakery.

Ingredients

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  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 box graham crackers (about 9 ounces)

Instructions

  1. Make the lemon curd: In a small saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, and fresh lemon juice. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in cold butter until melted and smooth. Let cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, beat heavy cream with 1 tablespoon sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and fluffy. Gently fold in the whipped cream until fully combined.
  4. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Spread a thin layer of the cream mixture on the bottom.
  5. Arrange a single layer of graham crackers on top, breaking as needed to fit. Spread half the remaining cream mixture over the crackers, then drizzle with half the lemon curd.
  6. Repeat with another layer of graham crackers, the remaining cream, and the remaining curd. Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until the crackers soften into a cake-like texture.
  8. Slice and serve chilled. Garnish with fresh berries or lemon zest if desired.

Notes

For clean slices, run a sharp knife under hot water before cutting. This cake keeps in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months. For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and vegan cream cheese. Gluten-free graham crackers work perfectly.

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