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A tall, layered slice of Lemon Icebox Cake showing graham cracker layers and bright yellow lemon filling.

Lemon Icebox Cake


  • Author: faironplay.com
  • Total Time: 6 hr 15 min
  • Yield: 9 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple, no-bake dessert featuring layers of lemon cream and graham crackers.


Ingredients

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  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (11 ounce) box graham crackers

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.
  2. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until no streaks remain.
  3. Arrange a single layer of graham crackers in the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  4. Spread half of the lemon mixture evenly over the crackers.
  5. Top with another layer of graham crackers.
  6. Spread the remaining lemon mixture over the second layer of crackers.
  7. Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
  8. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.

Notes

  • You can use vanilla wafers instead of graham crackers for a different texture.
  • For a stronger lemon flavor, add an extra teaspoon of zest.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 305
  • Sugar: 38
  • Sodium: 120
  • Fat: 13
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 35

Keywords: lemon icebox cake, no bake dessert, lemon cream, graham cracker cake, chilled dessert