Lemon Icebox Cake: The Best Easy Dessert for Any Occasion
Enjoy the refreshing taste of lemon in a creamy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: dessert
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a baking dish to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue whipping until peaks are stiff.
- In another bowl, mix lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Fold the lemon mixture into the whipped cream.
- Spread half of the lemon cream over the crust and then repeat with the remaining crust and lemon cream.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding more lemon zest to the filling.
- This cake keeps well in the fridge for several days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Lemon Icebox Cake, easy dessert, lemon dessert, chilled dessert