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Easy No-Bake Blueberry Lemon Icebox Cake

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A light and refreshing no-bake dessert featuring layers of lemon cream, fresh blueberries, and graham crackers that soften to a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Ingredients

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  • About 12 sheets (9 oz / 255 g) graham crackers, broken or crushed slightly
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 3/4 cup (90 g) powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (225 g) fresh blueberries, washed and drained
  • Optional garnish: additional lemon zest or whole blueberries

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy (about 3-4 minutes). Add the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix again just until combined.
  2. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon cream mixture using a spatula, keeping the mixture light and airy.
  4. Spread a thin layer of the lemon cream mixture on the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish. Add a layer of graham crackers to cover the cream. Spread about one-third of the remaining cream over the crackers, then scatter a generous handful of fresh blueberries on top.
  5. Repeat layering twice more (crackers, cream, blueberries), finishing with a layer of cream on top.
  6. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the graham crackers to soften and flavors to meld.
  7. Just before serving, garnish with extra lemon zest or whole blueberries. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry for cleaner slices.
  8. If the lemon cream feels too firm after chilling, let the cake sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chill your bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Fold whipped cream gently to keep airiness. Avoid zesting the white pith of lemons to prevent bitterness. Overlapping graham crackers slightly helps the cake hold together better. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. For dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese with plant-based alternative and heavy cream with coconut cream.

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Keywords: no-bake, blueberry, lemon, icebox cake, summer dessert, easy dessert, crowd-pleaser, creamy, refreshing

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