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Easy No-Bake Blueberry Lemon Icebox Cake

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A light, refreshing no-bake dessert featuring layers of lemony whipped cream, fresh blueberries, and crunchy graham crackers, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar (adjust for sweetness)
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
  • About 12 sheets graham crackers or digestive biscuits
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries, washed and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional, for tossing some blueberries)

Instructions

  1. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
  2. Pour cold heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, whip the cream until it starts to thicken (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Continue whipping until soft peaks form, being careful not to overwhip.
  4. Rinse blueberries and pat dry. Optionally, toss half the berries with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and set aside.
  5. In a 9×9-inch square baking dish, start with a single layer of graham crackers, breaking to fit if needed.
  6. Spread about one-third of the whipped cream evenly over the crackers.
  7. Sprinkle a generous handful of blueberries on top.
  8. Repeat layering twice more: crackers, cream, blueberries.
  9. Finish with a final layer of whipped cream on top.
  10. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  11. Once chilled, slice into squares and serve cold. Garnish with extra lemon zest or fresh blueberries if desired.

Notes

Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Stop whipping at soft peaks to avoid turning cream into butter. Fold lemon zest gently into whipped cream. If using frozen blueberries, thaw and drain well to prevent sogginess. For dairy-free version, substitute coconut whipped cream. For gluten-free, use gluten-free crackers.

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Keywords: no-bake cake, blueberry lemon cake, icebox cake, summer dessert, easy dessert, whipped cream dessert, gluten-free option

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