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Creamy Lemon Icebox Cake Recipe with Easy Homemade Lemon Curd Tutorial

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A refreshing no-bake lemon icebox cake featuring layers of homemade lemon curd, whipped cream, and cookies. Perfectly chilled, this dessert is creamy, tangy, and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (finely grated)
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 package (about 12 oz / 340 g) graham crackers or digestive biscuits

Instructions

  1. Make the Lemon Curd: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 4 eggs and 1 cup granulated sugar until smooth. Add the lemon juice and zest. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for about 8–10 minutes until thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and immediately whisk in the butter pieces until fully melted and smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  2. Prepare the Whipped Cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, beat 2 cups cold heavy cream with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Avoid overwhipping.
  3. Layer the Icebox Cake: Spread a thin layer of lemon curd on the bottom of a 9×9 inch baking dish. Arrange a single layer of graham crackers or digestive biscuits to cover the curd. Spread a layer of whipped cream over the cookies, followed by another layer of lemon curd. Repeat layers (cookies, whipped cream, lemon curd) until the dish is full, ending with a generous whipped cream layer.
  4. Chill: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow cookies to soften and flavors to meld.
  5. Serve: Slice into squares and serve chilled. Garnish with thin lemon slices or lemon zest if desired.

Notes

Use medium-low heat and stir constantly when making lemon curd to avoid scrambling eggs. Chill cream and bowl before whipping for best results. If lemon curd is too thick after chilling, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes and stir gently before layering. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and butter with coconut oil. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cookies or almond flour biscuits. Make lemon curd a day ahead to save time.

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