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No Bake Lemon Icebox Cake

No Bake Lemon Icebox Cake: Your Ultimate Refreshing Treat

No Bake Lemon Icebox Cake is a refreshing dessert perfect for summer gatherings, featuring layers of creamy lemon filling and soft graham crackers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 12 sheets Graham crackers Consider substituting with vanilla wafers for a different flavor.
For the Lemon Filling
  • 1 box Instant lemon pudding mix Provides that signature tangy lemon flavor.
  • 2 cups Cold milk Stick to full-fat for a more decadent bite.
  • 8 ounces Whipped topping Lightens the lemon filling.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest Enhances both aroma and flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Fresh lemon juice Fresh is best for optimal taste.
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Sweetens the mixture.
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese Adds richness and creamy mouthfeel.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the instant lemon pudding mix and 2 cups of cold milk for about 2 minutes until it thickens and is fully set.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat 8 ounces of cream cheese until smooth, then add in 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice and 1 cup of powdered sugar. Mix well until there are no lumps.
  3. Gently fold 8 ounces of whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula.
  4. Start layering by placing a single layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread a third of the lemon pudding mixture over the graham crackers.
  5. After your final layer of graham crackers, spread the remaining lemon filling over the top.
  6. Cover the assembled cake with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or better yet, overnight.
  7. When ready to serve, slice the No Bake Lemon Icebox Cake into squares and plate each piece carefully.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for summer gatherings and can be garnished with fresh berries or a drizzle of white chocolate for an elegant touch.

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