Description
Creamy lemon raspberry icebox cake offers a refreshing summer dessert with layered graham crackers and zesty filling. Chilled perfection merges tangy citrus and sweet berries, inviting you to savor each cool, delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 9–10 large graham crackers
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (35% fat)
- ⅓ cup powdered icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Base: Whip cream in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form, gradually adding sugar and vanilla. Continue whipping until peaks become firm and glossy.
- Incorporate Lemon Accent: Fold lemon curd into the whipped cream, creating delicate marbled swirls throughout the mixture.
- Construct First Layer: Line the bottom of an 8×8″ dish with graham crackers, ensuring complete and even coverage across the base.
- Layer Cream and Fruit: Spread half of the whipped cream mixture over the graham crackers, then generously distribute raspberries across the surface, creating a vibrant fruit layer.
- Build Second Layer: Repeat the graham cracker placement, gently pressing down to create a compact structure. Cover with remaining whipped cream and strategically arrange the final batch of raspberries on top.
- Chill and Set: Completely cover the dish with plastic wrap, refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or preferably overnight. This resting period allows the layers to meld and soften, creating a harmonious texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from refrigerator and slice into elegant portions, revealing the beautiful layered composition with its perfect blend of creamy, fruity, and crisp elements.
Notes
- Chill for Maximum Flavor: Refrigerate the icebox cake for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow graham crackers to soften and flavors to meld perfectly.
- Whip Cream Technique: Achieve cloud-like peaks by whipping cream slowly, watching for soft, billowy texture before adding sugar for stability.
- Raspberry Distribution: Scatter raspberries evenly across each layer to guarantee a burst of fruity flavor in every single bite.
- Lemon Curd Swirling: Fold lemon curd gently into whipped cream, creating delicate marbled streaks for a visually stunning and tangy dessert component.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 319
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 88 mg