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Easy No-Bake Lemon Icebox Cake Recipe with Blueberries Perfect for Summer

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A refreshing and easy no-bake lemon icebox cake layered with creamy lemon filling, buttery crackers, and fresh blueberries, perfect for hot summer days and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 package buttery graham crackers or tea biscuits (about 9 oz / 250 g)
  • Milk, for dipping crackers briefly (optional)
  • 1–2 cups fresh blueberries
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Lemon Cream: In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz (225 g) softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes). Slowly add the 14 oz (396 g) sweetened condensed milk while continuing to beat until fully combined.
  2. Add Lemon and Vanilla: Stir in 1/2 cup (120 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tbsp lemon zest, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. The mixture will thicken slightly as the lemon juice interacts with the condensed milk—this is normal and what gives the cake its structure.
  3. Prep the Crackers: Quickly dip each graham cracker or biscuit in milk for 1-2 seconds (optional) to soften them slightly—don’t soak, or they’ll become mushy. Line the bottom of your 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) dish with a single layer of crackers.
  4. Layer the Cake: Spread about one-third of the lemon cream evenly over the cracker layer. Add another layer of dipped crackers, then repeat the layering process two more times, ending with cream on top.
  5. Top with Blueberries: Scatter 1-2 cups of fresh blueberries over the final cream layer. You can press some in gently so they nestle into the cream a bit.
  6. Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. This chilling step lets the crackers absorb moisture from the cream, softening into cake-like layers.
  7. Serve: Slice into squares and serve chilled. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar for an added touch.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Do not over-soak crackers in milk to avoid sogginess. Chill overnight for best texture. Can substitute graham crackers with gluten-free crackers for gluten-free version. Vegan version possible with dairy-free cream cheese and coconut condensed milk.

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Keywords: no-bake, lemon icebox cake, blueberries, summer dessert, easy dessert, no oven dessert, refreshing dessert

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