Description
Refreshing No Bake Lemon Raspberry Icebox Cake delivers summer’s coolest dessert sensation. Graham crackers layered with creamy lemon filling and fresh raspberries create a chilled treat you’ll crave on warmest afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 cups fresh raspberries
- 9 to 10 large graham crackers
- 1 cup lemon curd
Dairy and Whipping Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (35%)
- ⅓ cup powdered icing sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whip heavy cream in a spacious mixing bowl using an electric mixer until soft, billowy peaks emerge.
- Incorporate granulated sugar and pure vanilla extract into the whipped cream, continuing to beat until firm, glossy peaks form.
- Delicately fold homemade or store-bought lemon curd into the whipped cream mixture, creating elegant marbled streaks throughout.
- Line the bottom of an 8 x 8 inch (20 x 20 centimeters) baking dish with a uniform layer of graham crackers, ensuring complete base coverage.
- Spread half of the lemon-infused whipped cream evenly across the graham cracker foundation.
- Scatter fresh, vibrant raspberries generously over the cream layer, distributing them uniformly.
- Repeat the layering process: place a second layer of graham crackers, then carefully spread the remaining whipped cream mixture.
- Top the final cream layer with the remaining raspberries, arranging them artfully across the surface.
- Gently press down on each layer to compact the dessert and eliminate potential air pockets.
- Cover the icebox cake securely with plastic wrap, ensuring no exposed areas.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours, ideally overnight, allowing the flavors to meld and graham crackers to soften delicately.
- Remove from refrigerator 10-15 minutes before serving to achieve optimal texture and temperature.
Notes
- Make sure to choose ripe, vibrant raspberries for maximum flavor burst in this refreshing dessert.
- Whip cream carefully to achieve the perfect billowy texture that will hold its shape beautifully.
- Press layers gently to create a compact, stable structure that slices cleanly when served.
- Refrigeration is crucial for allowing graham crackers to soften and flavors to blend harmoniously.
- Fresh lemon curd provides a tangy counterpoint to the sweet cream and fruity raspberries, elevating the entire dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg