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Luscious Lemon Blueberry Icebox Cake

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A refreshing and easy no-bake summer dessert featuring layers of lemon cream, graham crackers, and fresh blueberries. Perfect for warm weather and can be made ahead.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 24 graham crackers or lemon-flavored cookies (gluten-free optional)
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries, washed and patted dry
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries, thawed
  • Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves, lemon slices or curls

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Lemon Cream: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes). Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, mixing just until combined.
  2. Whip the Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form (about 3-5 minutes on medium-high speed). Be careful not to overwhip.
  3. Combine Cream Cheese Mixture with Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon cream mixture using a spatula, folding slowly to keep the mixture light and fluffy.
  4. Layer the Cake: Spread a thin layer of the lemon cream mixture on the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish. Arrange a single layer of graham crackers or lemon cookies over the cream, breaking them as needed to fit snugly. Spoon a generous layer of lemon cream over the cookies, then scatter a handful of fresh and thawed frozen blueberries evenly on top. Repeat layering until ingredients are used up, finishing with a thick cream layer on top (3-4 layers total).
  5. Chill and Set: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Garnish with fresh blueberries, lemon slices, and mint leaves before serving.

Notes

Use a mix of fresh and thawed frozen blueberries to keep the cake juicy without soggy cookies. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream to avoid grainy texture. Fold whipped cream gently to keep air in the mixture. If lemon cream is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of milk to loosen. For dairy-free version, use coconut cream and vegan cream cheese alternatives.

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