{"id":285849,"date":"2025-06-10T13:36:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T13:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/baking-category-a-b\/lemon-icebox-cake-no-bake\/"},"modified":"2025-06-10T13:36:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T13:36:49","slug":"lemon-icebox-cake-no-bake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=285849","title":{"rendered":"Lemon Icebox Cake (No-Bake)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"recipe-copy\">\n\t\t\t<input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-post-featured-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"A square of Lemon Ice Box Cake with layers of cake and filling is served on a dessert plat, with the remaining cake in the baking dish on the back .\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake-thumbnail-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake-thumbnail-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake-thumbnail-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake-thumbnail-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake-thumbnail-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake-thumbnail-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake-thumbnail-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/lemon-icebox-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Lemon Icebox Cake (No-Bake)\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake-thumbnail-scaled.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer-text\">\n\t\t\t\t<em><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tThis post may contain affiliate links. Please see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/bbb-privacy-policy\/\">my  full  disclosure <\/a> for details.\t\t\t\t<\/em>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p id=\"tips\" class=\"recipe-greeting overscore overscore--red\">Hi Bold Bakers!<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>WHY YOU\u2019LL LOVE THIS RECIPE: <\/strong><em>Refreshing <strong>Lemon Icebox Cake (No-Bake)<\/strong> is a lifesaver dessert for a hot summer day. Cooling, creamy, and citrusy, with a speedy <strong>25-minute prep<\/strong>\u2014this is the <strong>easiest no-bake lemon cake ever<\/strong>!<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Luscious texture:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/homemade-graham-crackers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Graham crackers<\/a> soften and expand during chilling, providing a <strong>lovely cake-like consistency<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comforting:<\/strong> This Graham and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/how-to-make-cream-cheese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cream cheese<\/a> combo is so homey.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mix and layer:\u00a0<\/strong>Whip up the topping and assemble\u2014that\u2019s it! <strong>Perfect for kids to make.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Chill:<\/strong> No need to fuss with the oven. All this dessert needs is a night in the fridge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Party perfect:<\/strong> Get dessert out of the way since<strong> you make it a day ahead<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because <strong>lemon<\/strong> is high in citric acid, it has a <strong>zingy, cooling<\/strong> effect. And when you choose no bake lemon desserts, you won\u2019t heat up your kitchen either. I have a wide range of options, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/limoncello-tiramisu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Limoncello Tiramisu<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/lemon-semifreddo-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lemon Semifreddo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/no-bake-lemon-cheesecake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/lemon-gelee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lemon Gel\u00e9e<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/frozen-lemon-and-lime-souffle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frozen Lemon and Lime Souffl\u00e9<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bold Bakers, you\u2019ll be thrilled to spoon into this lush lemony dessert anytime, but especially at the height of summer, <strong>this citrus ice box cake is such a treat to make and enjoy<\/strong>. One important texture-related tip: after making this a few times, I noticed that as it sits, the Graham crackers continue to absorb more filling. I recommend you <strong>keep this cake in the fridge for\u00a0just overnight<\/strong>. Be sure to enjoy it the next day, before the texture gets too mushy. And here\u2019s an optional flavor twist\u2014you can replace the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/homemade-graham-crackers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Graham crackers<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/homemade-biscoff-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Biscoff cookies<\/a> for an enticing spiced, caramelized taste.<\/p>\n<h2>Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"what\">What is Lemon Icebox Cake (No Bake)?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lemon Icebox Cake<\/strong> is a <strong>no-bake layered dessert<\/strong> that alternates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/homemade-graham-crackers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Graham crackers<\/a> and whipped filling.\n<ul>\n<li>The Graham cracker layer gives the dessert structure. The Grahams absorb the filling as the cake chills, becoming wonderfully soft with a <strong>melt-in-your-mouth consistency<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Sweetened <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/how-to-make-cream-cheese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cream cheese<\/a>, heavy whipping cream, lemon juice, and zest blend to make a rich filling.<\/li>\n<li>A layer of unsweetened <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/whipped-cream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">whipped cream<\/a> and lemon slices completes this citrus refrigerator cake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>12-hour chilling time in the fridge<\/strong> sets the filling, enhances the citrus flavor, and unites the separate layers into a chilled, slicable cake.<\/li>\n<li>Icebox cake recipes emerged in the 1920s, when kitchen refrigerators became widely available. Food manufacturers promoted their products by coming up with their own recipes, and the Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafer Cake became the most famous example. In the 1970s, many ice box cakes included Cool Whip and instant pudding mix. My <strong>Lemon Icebox Cake<\/strong> is a vibrant tangy twist on the classic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"ingre\">Key Ingredients and Substitutes<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63315\" title=\"lemon icebox cake1\" alt=\"Lemon Ice Box Cake ingredients\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/lemon-icebox-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Lemon Icebox Cake (No-Bake)\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake1-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake1-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake1-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake1-267x400.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\"\/><\/p>\n<h3>For the Cream Filling<\/h3>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/how-to-make-cream-cheese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cream cheese<\/a><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Cream cheese gives a tantalizingly tangy flavor to this lemon refrigerator cake.<\/li>\n<li>The richness of cream cheese pairs well with the brightness of lemon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use brick-style, full-fat cream cheese in this recipe<\/strong> to ensure a perfectly thick filling.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature so the filling blends together smoothly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Substitute:\u00a0<\/strong>You can use an equal amount of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/mascarpone-cheese-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mascarpone cheese<\/a> in place of cream cheese.\n<ul>\n<li>Note that mascarpone is not as tangy as cream cheese, so your icebox cake will have a milder taste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Granulated sugar<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The sugar sweetens the cream filling and balances the tanginess.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Substitute:<\/strong> You can use an equal amount of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/how-to-make-powdered-sugar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Powdered Sugar<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Lemon zest<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Lemon zest adds bold flavor and aroma because it comes from the citrus oil-rich lemon peel.<\/li>\n<li>To zest the lemon, use a zester, microplane, the smallest holes of a box grater, or simply use a vegetable peeler or paring knife and mince into small pieces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Lemon juice<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Lemon juice adds a vibrant and refreshing flavor to the cake.<\/li>\n<li>For the best flavor, use fresh lemon juice.<\/li>\n<li>Roll the lemon on the counter before juicing\u2014it breaks up the pulp inside and makes juicing easier.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Substitute:<\/strong> You can use an equal amount of bottled lemon juice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Heavy whipping cream<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Heavy cream is whipped with the cream cheese to make a light, fluffy filling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>To assemble the cake<\/h3>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/homemade-graham-crackers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Graham crackers<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>Heavy whipping cream, whipped<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Unsweetened heavy cream is whipped and spread on top of the cake for an elegant and airy final layer.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s essential to use <strong>heavy whipping cream<\/strong>, with a fat content of at least 36%. Lower fat cream or whole milk will not whip up correctly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Substitute:<\/strong> You can also use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/how-to-make-coconut-whipped-cream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coconut Whipped Cream<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/how-to-make-creme-fraiche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whipped Cr\u00e8me Fraiche<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Lemon slices<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The lemon slices add color and extra lemon flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Substitute:<\/strong> Use lemon zest instead of slices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how\">How to Make Lemon Icebox Cake<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Prepare to bake:<\/strong> Set an 8-inch (20-cm) square baking dish aside.<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Start the filling:<\/strong> In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on <strong>medium-high speed<\/strong>, whip cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth and creamy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-63316 size-full\" title=\"LemonIceBoxCake2\" alt=\"Whip up the filling mixture until smooth.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/lemon-icebox-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Lemon Icebox Cake (No-Bake)\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake2.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake2-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake2-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake2-355x355.jpg 355w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake2-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Finish making the filling:<\/strong> <strong>Turn the speed to low<\/strong> and stir in the heavy cream. Once incorporated, whip on <strong>high speed for 1-2 minutes<\/strong> or until the filling has thickened.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-63317 size-full\" title=\"LemonIceBoxCake3\" alt=\"Stir in heavy cream and whip until it thickens \" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/lemon-icebox-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Lemon Icebox Cake (No-Bake)\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake3.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake3-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake3-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake3-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake3-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake3-355x355.jpg 355w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake3-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Start layering:<\/strong> Line the bottom of the baking dish with four Graham crackers to cover the bottom with extra broken to fill out the base. Pour \u2153 of the cream cheese mixture over the single layer of Graham crackers and smooth the top.<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Complete the layers:<\/strong> Repeat the layering process with the cookies and cream until you have three layers of each.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63318\" title=\"LemonIceBoxCake4-5\" alt=\"layer graham crackers and filling . \" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/lemon-icebox-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Lemon Icebox Cake (No-Bake)\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake4-5.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake4-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake4-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake4-5-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake4-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake4-5-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake4-5-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake4-5-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake4-5-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake4-5-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake4-5-355x355.jpg 355w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LemonIceBoxCake4-5-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Chill overnight:<\/strong> Cover the top with plastic wrap and refrigerate for <strong>12 hours or overnight<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63319\" title=\"lemon icebox cake10\" alt=\"cover and chill the Lemon Ice Box Cake overnight. \" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/lemon-icebox-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Lemon Icebox Cake (No-Bake)\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake10-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake10-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake10-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake10-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake10-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake10-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake10-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake10-267x400.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\"\/><\/div>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Add whipped cream topping and garnish:<\/strong> The next day, before serving, spread the whipped cream on top and decorate with fresh lemon slices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63320\" title=\"lemon icebox cake11\" alt=\"Serve with fresh lemon slices.\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/lemon-icebox-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Lemon Icebox Cake (No-Bake)\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake11-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake11-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake11-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake11-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake11-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake11-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake11-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake11-267x400.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/lemon-icebox-cake\/#wprm-recipe-container-62613\">FULL (PRINTABLE) RECIPE BELOW<\/a>!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"protips\">Gemma\u2019s Pro Chef Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cookie options:<\/strong> If you don\u2019t have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/homemade-graham-crackers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Graham Crackers<\/a>, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/homemade-biscoff-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Biscoff Cookies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/homemade-digestive-biscuits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digestive Biscuits<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/vanilla-wafers-nilla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vanilla Wafers<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/crispy-gingersnap-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gingersnaps<\/a> in this lemon ice box cake recipe, and you can also make all of them with my recipes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Different pans:<\/strong> Instead of an 8-inch (20-cm) square pan, you can use an 8-inch (20-cm) round baking pan. You can also use a \u00a09\u00d713-inch (23\u00d733-cm) loaf pan and make a taller, narrower cake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Softening trick:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/how-to-make-cream-cheese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cream cheese<\/a> must be quite soft to blend smoothly. If you are starting with cold cream cheese, microwave it for about 15 seconds at a time until it is softened.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Change citrus:<\/strong> For a delicious variation, replace the lemon juice and zest with lime juice and zest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Berry lemon:<\/strong> For a lemon-berry icebox cake, \u00a0fold in 2 cups (10 oz\/284 g) of fresh raspberries or blueberries into your cream cheese filling before assembling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proper Timing:<\/strong> <strong>I do not recommend making this more than one day (12 hours) in advance.<\/strong> If you let it set longer, the cookies will absorb too much filling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"ahead\">Make Ahead and Storage Instructions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make-ahead tips:\u00a0<\/strong>This dessert has to chill overnight before serving, so <strong>make it 12 hours before serving<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How to store leftovers:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Store leftovers, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to<strong> one day<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Note that after 12 hours, the dessert loses its ideal texture and gets very soft.<\/li>\n<li>I don\u2019t advise freezing leftovers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63321\" title=\"lemon icebox cake13\" alt=\"A close-up shot at the cake shows the layers of cake, filling and frosting on top.\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/lemon-icebox-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Lemon Icebox Cake (No-Bake)\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake13-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake13-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake13-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake13-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake13-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake13-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake13-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake13-267x400.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3>Can I make this recipe non-dairy?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Yes, you can make this recipe non-dairy.\n<ul>\n<li>Use an equal amount of vegan cream cheese in place of regular cream cheese.<\/li>\n<li>In the filling, use an equal amount of full-fat coconut milk in place of the heavy whipping cream.<\/li>\n<li>For the topping, use an equal amount of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/how-to-make-coconut-whipped-cream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coconut Whipped Cream<\/a> in place of the whipped heavy cream.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What are some mix-ins I can add to this lemon icebox cake recipe?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fold two cups of berries into the cream cheese filling.<\/li>\n<li>Add 1\/2 cup (1 0z\/30 g) of toasted coconut.<\/li>\n<li>For some crunch, fold in 1\/2 cup (2.3 ounces\/65 g) of chopped, toasted walnuts or pistachios.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What are some other ways I can garnish this lemon cake?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In place of, or in addition to, lemon slices, use the following:\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63322\" title=\"lemon icebox cake12\" alt=\"A slice of Lemon Ice Box Cake\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/lemon-icebox-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Lemon Icebox Cake (No-Bake)\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake12-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake12-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake12-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake12-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake12-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake12-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake12-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake12-267x400.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"recipes\">More No-Bake Recipes<\/h2>\n<section class=\"related-recipes mt-4\">\n<h2 class=\"underscore underscore--red\">Try These Recipes!<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Close div.recipe-copy--><\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-62613\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"62613\" data-servings=\"9\">\n<div class=\"mt-4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Chill Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-hours\">12<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">12<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"d-none d-md-block mt-2\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal float-right\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 2px;border-style: solid;border-color: #edeff1;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake-thumbnail-355x355.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"A square of Lemon Ice Box Cake with layers of cake and filling is served on a dessert plat, with the remaining cake in the baking dish on the back .\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake-thumbnail-355x355.jpg 355w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake-thumbnail-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake-thumbnail-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake-thumbnail-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake-thumbnail-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lemon-icebox-cake-thumbnail-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">My lemon icebox cake is the perfect make-ahead summer dessert\u2014cool, creamy, and citrusy, with 25-minute prep, overnight chill, and no oven.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author:  <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">Gemma Stafford<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings:  <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-62613 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"62613\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">9<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">people<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<div id=\"recipe-62613-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-62613-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"62613\" data-servings=\"9\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Cream Filling<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(16 oz\/450 g) cream cheese, softened<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00be<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(6 oz\/170 g) granulated sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Zest of 2 lemons<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh-squeezed lemon juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00be<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(6 fl oz\/180 ml) heavy whipping cream<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Garnish<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(8 fl oz\/240 ml) heavy whipping cream, whipped<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">lemon slices<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<div id=\"recipe-62613-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-62613-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"62613\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-62613-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Set an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish aside.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-62613-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, whip cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and zest until smooth and creamy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-62613-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Turn the speed to low and stir in the heavy cream. Once incorporated, whip on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until the filling has thickened.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-62613-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Line the bottom of the baking dish with 4 graham crackers to cover the bottom with extra broken to fill out the base. Pour \u2153 of the cream cheese mixture over the cookies and smooth the top.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-62613-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Repeat layering cookies and cream until you have 3 layers of each.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-62613-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Cover the top with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-62613-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>The next day before serving, spread the whipped cream on top and decorate with fresh lemon slices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-62613-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Store leftovers, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Recipe Notes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"recipe-notes-container clearfix mt-4 mb-2\">\n<div id=\"recipe-62613-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cookie options:<\/strong> If you don\u2019t have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/homemade-graham-crackers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Graham Crackers<\/a>, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/homemade-biscoff-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Biscoff Cookies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/homemade-digestive-biscuits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digestive Biscuits<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/vanilla-wafers-nilla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vanilla Wafers<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/crispy-gingersnap-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gingersnaps<\/a> in this lemon ice box cake recipe, and you can also make all of them with my recipes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Different pans:<\/strong> Instead of an 8-inch (20-cm) square pan, you can use an 8-inch (20-cm) round baking pan. You can also use a \u00a09&#215;13-inch (23&#215;33-cm) loaf pan and make a taller, narrower cake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Softening trick:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerbolderbaking.com\/how-to-make-cream-cheese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cream cheese<\/a> must be quite soft to blend smoothly. If you are starting with cold cream cheese, microwave it for about 15 seconds at a time until it is softened.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Change citrus:<\/strong> For a delicious variation, replace the lemon juice and zest with lime juice and zest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Berry lemon:<\/strong> For a lemon-berry icebox cake, \u00a0fold in 2 cups (10 oz\/284 g) of fresh raspberries or blueberries into your cream cheese filling before assembling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proper Timing:<\/strong> <strong>I do not recommend making this more than one day (12 hours) in advance.<\/strong> If you let it set longer, the cookies will absorb too much filling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/>\t\t<\/div>\n<p><script>\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n{if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\nif(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\nn.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\nwindow.addEventListener( 'load', function() {setTimeout( function() {s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}, 3500 );} );\n}(window, document,'script',\n'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\nfbq('init', '753410181794165');\nfbq('track', 'PageView');\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This post may contain affiliate links. 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