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Easy No-Bake Lemon Blueberry Icebox Cake

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A refreshing, light, and fuss-free no-bake dessert featuring layers of tangy lemon cream, fresh blueberries, and soft graham crackers. Perfect for summer gatherings and quick to assemble.

Ingredients

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  • 12 sheets graham crackers (about 200 grams)
  • 8 oz (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 3/4 cup (90 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 medium lemons)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 1/2 cups (225 grams) fresh blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soften the cream cheese by leaving it out for about 30 minutes beforehand. Zest and juice your lemons. Rinse and dry the blueberries thoroughly.
  2. Pour cold heavy cream into a chilled bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gently fold about half of the whipped cream into the lemon cream cheese mixture using a spatula, then fold in the remaining whipped cream carefully to keep it airy.
  5. Lay a single layer of graham crackers at the bottom of your dish. Spread about one-third of the lemon cream filling evenly over the crackers. Sprinkle a handful of fresh blueberries on top.
  6. Repeat layers two more times: crackers, cream, blueberries. Finish with a final layer of cream and a few blueberries on top for decoration.
  7. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably 8-12 hours, to allow the graham crackers to soften and flavors to meld.
  8. Slice into squares with a sharp knife and serve chilled. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor. Chill the cake overnight for optimal texture. If graham crackers get soggy too quickly, brush them lightly with softened butter before layering. Frozen blueberries can be used if thawed and drained well. For dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese.

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