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Blueberry Lemon Icebox Cake Recipe

Blueberry Lemon Icebox Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Harper
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 hours
  • Yield: serves 10 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Freezing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in this delightful Blueberry Lemon Icebox Cake that features layers of graham crackers, whipped cream, and a luscious blueberry sauce. A perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors in every bite!


Ingredients

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Blueberry Sauce

  • 2 teaspoons (6g) cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon (15ml) warm water
  • 2 cups (280g) fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 2 Tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Cake

  • 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup (30g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 78 full-sheet graham crackers (about 1 standard sleeve)
  • optional: additional lemon zest and blueberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the blueberry sauce: Whisk together cornstarch, lemon juice, and warm water. Warm blueberries and sugar in a saucepan, then add cornstarch mixture and lemon zest. Cool.
  2. Line loaf pan: Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap.
  3. Make the whipped cream: Beat heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, lemon juice, and zest until soft peaks form.
  4. Assemble cake: Layer graham crackers, whipped cream, blueberry sauce, repeating layers. Top with whipped cream, blueberries, and lemon zest.
  5. Freeze: Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours.
  6. Serve: Soften in the fridge or at room temperature, then slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make ahead: Blueberry sauce and whipped cream can be made in advance.
  • Special tools: Glass mixing bowl, whisk, small saucepan, zester, citrus juicer, loaf pan, electric mixer, offset spatula.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg