Description
This Blueberry Lemon Icebox Cake is a refreshing and easy dessert combining layers of creamy filling, blueberry sauce, and crunchy graham crackers. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cups heavy cream or heavy whipping cream, cold
- 4 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 6 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 8 full-sheet graham crackers
- optional for garnish: fresh blueberries, mint, lemon slices
Instructions
- Layer the graham crackers, cream filling, and blueberry sauce in the pan.
- Whisk cornstarch, lemon juice, and warm water in a small bowl until dissolved. Set aside.
- Heat blueberries and sugar in a saucepan, stirring for 3 minutes until juices are released.
- Add the cornstarch mixture, stir for 2-3 minutes until thickened, then mix in lemon zest and cool.
- Prepare a loaf pan lined with plastic wrap for easy removal of the cake.
- Whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form, then transfer to a separate bowl.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add confectioners’ sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until creamy, then fold in whipped cream gently.
- Spread a thin layer of cream filling in the pan bottom, followed by a layer of graham crackers. Repeat layers with filling and blueberry sauce, ending with cream filling on top.
- Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Allow the cake to soften in the fridge for 1 hour or at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Remove using the overhang, garnish, cut, and serve cold.
Notes
The cake can be made a day ahead and kept in the freezer until needed.
Letting it sit allows flavors to meld beautifully for a more delicious dessert.
Feel free to customize toppings with your favorite fruits or herbs for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 64mg