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Lemon Icebox Cake

A no-bake, creamy dessert layered with graham crackers and lemon curd, perfect for quick preparation and chilling.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Cream Base

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Lemon Curd Mixture

  • 1 container (8 oz) lemon curd
  • 1 can (15 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice

Assembly

  • 2 sleeves graham crackers (about 36 squares)

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  • In another bowl, combine the lemon curd, sweetened condensed milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Gently fold the lemon mixture into the whipped cream until fully incorporated.
  • Line the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish with a single layer of graham crackers, breaking them as needed to fit.
  • Spread half of the lemon cream mixture over the graham crackers.
  • Add another layer of graham crackers, then top with the remaining lemon cream mixture.
  • Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the graham crackers to soften.

Notes

Optional: garnish with whipped cream or lemon slices before serving.