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Creamy Blueberry Lemon Icebox Cake

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A refreshing no-bake layered dessert featuring creamy lemon filling and fresh blueberries, perfect for summer.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/3 cup (100 g) lemon curd
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1215 graham crackers or digestive biscuits (gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 1/2 cups (225 g) fresh blueberries
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Optional garnish: fresh mint leaves
  • Optional garnish: extra lemon zest or thin lemon slices

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes) using an electric mixer on medium speed.
  2. In a large bowl, pour the cold heavy whipping cream. Beat on high speed until soft peaks form (around 3-4 minutes).
  3. Gently fold the powdered sugar, lemon curd, and vanilla extract into the softened cream cheese. Then fold in the whipped cream until fully combined but still light and airy.
  4. Add the lemon zest to the cream mixture and fold lightly to distribute evenly.
  5. Spread about one-third of the cream mixture at the bottom of a 9×9 inch baking dish.
  6. Place a single layer of graham crackers on top, breaking pieces as needed to fill gaps.
  7. Scatter half of the fresh blueberries evenly over the cracker layer.
  8. Spread another one-third of the cream mixture over the blueberries.
  9. Add another cracker layer, then the remaining blueberries, and top with the last third of the cream mixture.
  10. Finish with a final cracker layer if extra crackers remain, or leave cream as the top layer for a softer finish.
  11. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  12. Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves and extra lemon zest or thin lemon slices.

Notes

[‘Use cold heavy cream and chilled mixing bowl for best whipping results.’, ‘Fold whipped cream gently into cream cheese mixture to keep airy texture.’, ‘Use high-quality lemon curd for best flavor.’, ‘Assemble cake right before chilling to avoid soggy crackers.’, ‘Wash and dry blueberries thoroughly to prevent watery layers.’, ‘Slice cake with a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between cuts.’, ‘Cover tightly when storing to prevent drying out or absorbing fridge odors.’, ‘Can be made dairy-free by substituting cream cheese and heavy cream with plant-based alternatives.’, ‘Gluten-free by using gluten-free crackers or ladyfingers.’, ‘Optional: add chopped toasted nuts or substitute berries for variation.’]

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Keywords: blueberry, lemon, icebox cake, no-bake dessert, summer dessert, creamy, layered cake, easy dessert