No-Bake Lemon Icebox Cake
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No-Bake Lemon Icebox Cake
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A lemon icebox cake is an easy, no-bake layered dessert made with a creamy lemon-flavored filling sandwiched between layers of graham crackers!
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3.4 ounce instant lemon pudding 1 box
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 22 Graham crackers
- 8 ounces cool whip topping
- Lemon slices for topping optional
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Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for one minute. (You can also use the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment).
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and then add in lemon juice and lemon zest and mix well.
- Add in instant pudding mix and blend to combined well. (It will be thick in consistency).
- In a separate mixing bowl, add the heavy cream and blend with the electric mixer for about 3 minutes until stiff peaks form. (if usually a stand mixer, transfer the lemon mixture into a separate bowl and clean the stand mixer bowl, then add in the heavy cream and use the whisk attachment for about 3 minutes.
- Add this whipped cream into the lemon/ cream cheese mixture and fold it in gently with a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Add ¼ - ½ cup of the lemon mixture to the bottom of the 9x13” baking dish and spread evenly across the bottom. (just a thin layer)
- Add a layer of graham crackers on top.
- Then top with ⅓ of the filling mixture and spread it evenly over the crackers.
- Repeat with another layer of graham crackers and another ⅓ of the filling.
- Add the last layer of graham crackers and the remaining filling mixture.
- Cover the cake with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours (or overnight) to chill.
- Before serving, spread the cool whip evenly over top.
- Lemon slices are an optional garnish.
Notes
- Cake may be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Use any thin biscuit cookie can be use instead of graham crackers. You can also use thin lemon cookies or crackers too.
- Use cinnamon graham crackers if desired.
- Use sugar free pudding if desired.
- Sprinkle fresh blueberries over each pudding layer if you'd like! Lemon and blueberries are a wonderful blend of flavors!
- If you'd like thicker pudding layers, just add 2 layers of graham crackers instead of 3 and half of the pudding mixture over each layer.
- Be sure to scrape the sides of the mixing bowl as you blend so that the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- I recommend letting it chill longer than 2 hours. I actually like overnight so the flavors meld and crackers soften.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1slice
Calories
247kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
222mg
(9%)
Potassium
120mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
484IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 222mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 484IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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