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Easy Patriotic Blueberry Lemon Icebox Cake Recipe for Summer Parties

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A cool, tangy, and refreshing icebox cake layered with lemon cream, fresh blueberries, and crisp wafers, perfect for summer gatherings and 4th of July parties.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh blueberries (or thawed frozen blueberries, drained)
  • 2 medium lemons, zested and juiced
  • 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • About 30 graham crackers or vanilla wafers
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (optional)
  • 1/3 cup lemon curd (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Prep the lemon cream: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese (if using), powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes with a hand mixer on medium speed.
  2. Whip the heavy cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture gently using a spatula, keeping the mixture light and fluffy.
  4. Assemble the cake layers: Spread a thin layer of lemon cream on the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish. Arrange a single layer of wafers on top. Spoon and spread more lemon cream evenly over the wafers, then scatter a generous handful of blueberries. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with a lemon cream layer on top.
  5. Chill the cake: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, to allow wafers to soften and flavors to meld.
  6. Optional finishing touch: Before serving, drizzle lemon curd over the top and garnish with extra blueberries and lemon zest.

Notes

Whip cream to stiff peaks but avoid overwhipping to prevent grainy texture. Use softened cream cheese for smooth lemon cream. Chill overnight for best texture and flavor. For dairy-free, use coconut whipped cream and dairy-free cream cheese. Swap wafers for gluten-free cookies if needed.

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