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Lemon Icebox Cake

This creamy Lemon Icebox Cake is the ultimate no-bake dessert for hot summer days. It has layers of lemon cookies, lemon cheesecake, then finished with a light whipped topping. It’s packed with lemon flavor!
Prep Time15 minutes
Chill Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Icebox Lemon Cake
Servings: 16
Calories: 273kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In the bottom of a 9x13 lay out half of the cookies in a layer.
  • In a large bowl whip your cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  • In a separate bowl whisk your pudding and milk together until combined.
  • Using an electric mixer combine the pudding and cream cheese.
  • Spoon half of the lemon mixture over the cookie layer.
  • Use the remaining cookies to make a layer on top of the lemon layer.
  • Spread over the rest of the lemon mixture.
  • Top with the whipped cream.
  • Cover and place into the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight so the cookies can soften.
  • Garnish with lemon slices and mint before serving!

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Notes

  • This definitely needs to sit at least 8 hours for the cookies to soften. 
  • You can also garnish with lemon zest.
  • You can use vanilla cream cookies too if you like. 
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • This freezes beautifully covered for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 289IU | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg