Best 10 Lemon Icebox Dessert Recipes

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Welcome to the world of flavors with our comprehensive guide on finding the best recipe for a delectable Lemon Icebox Dessert! This refreshing treat, often celebrated during summer gatherings, is a classic dessert that combines the bright zing of lemons with creamy layers of frozen goodness. Whether you're seeking a tangy delight to cool down on a hot day or a luscious dessert to impress your guests, our article will lead you through a journey of culinary discoveries. Join us as we explore the diverse world of Lemon Icebox Dessert recipes, uncovering hidden gems and sharing tips to ensure you create a dessert that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves you craving for more. Get ready to dive into a world of citrusy bliss, where simplicity meets elegance in every spoonful.

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LEMON ICEBOX DESSERT



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I always remember my mom making this for her bridge club and hoping that when I got home from school she would have a piece left for me...she always did! -Sue Draheim

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 cup cold butter
FILLING:
8 large eggs, separated
2 cups sugar, divided
2/3 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold water, divided
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
TOPPING:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, in a large heavy saucepan, combine egg yolks, 1 cup sugar, lemon juice and zest. Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Add to the egg yolk mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° and coats a metal spoon. Remove from the heat; cool completely., In another large saucepan, combine egg whites, cream of tartar, and remaining sugar and water. Cook over low heat, beating with a hand mixer on low speed until mixture reaches 160°. Pour into a large bowl; beat on high until soft peaks form. Gently fold into yolk mixture. Spread over crust., For topping, in a small bowl, beat the cream and confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form; spread over filling. Combine coconut and orange zest; sprinkle over top. Cover and chill for 4 hours or overnight. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

LEMON ICE BOX CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 cups heavy cream
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lemon zest, plus for garnish
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 ounces vanilla wafer cookies
10 ounces lemon curd

Steps:

  • Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer until soft. Add the cream, sugar, lemon zest and vanilla and beat until it just holds stiff peaks.
  • Spread the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1/2 cup of the whipped cream. Arrange half of the cookies on top of the cream, fitting in as many as possible without overlapping. Spoon half of the remaining cream mixture on top and smooth evenly with an offset spatula. In spoonfuls spaced every 2 inches, dollop half of the lemon curd onto the cream and then use a butter knife to swirl the curd into the cream. Top with another layer of cookies, followed by the remaining cream. Dollop with the remaining lemon curd and swirl into the cream. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the cookies have softened, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Garnish each serving with lemon zest when ready to eat.

LEMON AND BERRY ICEBOX CAKE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 6h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 quart heavy cream
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon clear imitation vanilla
One 25-ounce package lemon sandwich cookies
One 11-ounce jar raspberry preserves (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
One 11-ounce jar blueberry preserves (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Place the cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in a large bowl and, using a hand mixer, whip until stiff.
  • Spoon one-third of the whipped cream mixture into a 10-inch round springform pan, smoothing evenly with a spatula. Top with half of the lemon cookies. Stir the raspberry preserves and disperse as evenly as possible over the cookies. Sprinkle over half of the raspberries, then top with another third of the whipped cream, followed by the remaining cookies. Stir the blueberry preserves and distribute as evenly as possible over the cookies. Sprinkle over half of the blueberries, then top with the remaining whipped cream and spread evenly. Garnish with the remaining fresh berries. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours.
  • Run a paring knife around the springform pan and release the wall of the pan from around the cake, leaving the cake on the bottom of the pan. Transfer to a serving platter, top with the mint leaves and slice.

LEMON ICEBOX CAKE



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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
63 Marie biscuits or Maria cookies
Lemon slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream, sugar and lemon zest on high until stiff peaks form. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag. Fill with whipped cream. , On a serving plate, arrange 7 cookies in a circle, using one cookie in the center. Pipe 2/3 cup whipped cream over cookies. Repeat layers 8 times. Refrigerate overnight., If desired, garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 calories, Fat 37g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MISS LINDA'S LEMON ICEBOX CAKE



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So easy for so much deliciousness! This is especially refreshing during the worst of our southern summers. Don't get this too far from the refrigerator, though- the icing melts easily. The original recipe, from my mom's former co-worker, recommends using Duncan Hines cake mix.

Provided by scfl76

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 10 slices, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) box lemon cake mix
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
8 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for a 2-layer cake.
  • In a separate bowl, mix condensed milk and lemon juice to make lemon filling. Reserve 1 cup of filling.
  • Cool and split the two cake layers. Fill with lemon filling.
  • Gently combine Cool Whip and reserved cup of lemon filling. Frost top and sides of cake.
  • Keep refrigerated.

LEMON ICEBOX (OR FREEZER) CAKE



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I seem to be on a roll finding no-cook, quick & easy, make-ahead desserts & this 1 by Helen Corbitt from her cookbook w/the catchy title of "Helen Corbitt's Cookbook" doesn't end my trend. Her only comment was "This dessert freezes beautifully & I always keep 1 on hand for emergencies." If you are after a low-cal or low-fat dessert, this is not for you. If you want something yummy & decadent, then read on. My view is it would make having surprise guests an almost worthwhile emergency. Enjoy!

Provided by twissis

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lemon (peel grated & juice strained)
1 1/2 oranges (peel grated & juice strained)
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
3 eggs (separated)
15 ladyfingers (or 1 already cooked pound cake, cut in fingers)

Steps:

  • Cream butter & sugar together.
  • Add egg yolks, grated lemon peel, grated orange peel + the strained juices & mix well.
  • Beat the egg whites till stiff & fold them into the butter mixture.
  • Line the bottom of a 1-qt mold or cake tin w/ladyfingers (or pound cake fingers) & cover them w/a layer of the butter mixture.
  • Repeat for as many layers as you can, ending w/ladyfingers or pound cake on top.
  • Refrigerate overnite or freeze for at least 2 hours & then unmold to serve.
  • Idea Option: Sub lime for the lemon? Yum!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.6, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 21.1, Cholesterol 235.1, Sodium 346.6, Carbohydrate 54.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 43.7, Protein 6.8

CARLOTA DE LIMON (MEXICAN LEMON ICEBOX CAKE)



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Charlotte is usually a sophisticated dessert. This Mexican variation is a simplified, easy variation.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican     Desserts

Time 6h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (14.5 ounce) cans evaporated milk
2 (14.5 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
¾ cup lemon juice, or more to taste
⅔ (20 ounce) package Mexican Maria cookies (galletas Maria)

Steps:

  • Combine evaporated milk, condensed milk, and lemon juice in a bowl; whisk until mixture is thick and smooth.
  • Line a glass bowl or trifle dish with Maria cookies and cover them with a generous layer of the milk mixture. Add another layer of biscuits and milk. Continue the layering, ending with a layer of the milk mixture.
  • Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, but better if overnight. Remove from the fridge just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 183.3 mg, Sugar 33.4 g

LEMON ICE-BOX CAKE I



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Light, fluffy dessert-like cake with a taste of cheesecake.

Provided by Glenda

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

14 graham crackers, crushed
½ cup white sugar
½ cup melted butter
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk, chilled
1 cup white sugar
2 lemons, juiced
1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored Jell-O®
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped

Steps:

  • To Prepare Crust: mix graham crackers, 1/2 cup sugar and melted butter and press into 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Mix lemon gelatin with 1 cup boiling water and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, whip the chilled evaporated milk, add the 1 cup sugar and lemon juice. Whip until sugar is dissolved. Whip in the cooled gelatin into the milk mixture then stir in pineapple.
  • Pour lemon mixture over crust in pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers and chopped maraschino cherries if desired. Chill several hours or overnight. Variation: Mix one 8 ounce package of cream cheese with the 1 cup sugar; add this to the whipped milk, gelatin and lemon juice mixture. Stir in pineapple then proceed as above.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 14.7 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 123.4 mg, Sugar 21.7 g

LEMON ICEBOX COOKIES



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These delicious lemon cookies provide a wonderful addition to your dessert table.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 9h15m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon peel and lemon juice. On low speed, beat in flour mixture just until blended.
  • Divide dough into 3 equal portions. On waxed paper, roll each portion into 12-inch log. Wrap in waxed paper; refrigerate 8 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray. Unwrap dough; cut into 1/2-inch slices. On cookie sheets, place slices 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks; cool completely. Garnish with additional grated lemon peel, if desired. Store cooled cookies tightly covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 50 mg

NO BAKE LEMON ICE BOX CAKE



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Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant lemon pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) package Cool Whip
3 cups milk
1 (16 ounce) package graham crackers
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons milk
2 Tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the pudding mixes, Cool Whip, and milk.
  • In a 9 x 13 inch pan, place a single layer of graham crackers on the bottom of the pan (you may need to break a few graham crackers so that the entire bottom of the pan is covered).
  • Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the graham crackers. Place another single layer of graham crackers on top of the pudding and then layer the second half of the pudding on top of those crackers.
  • Place one more single layer of graham crackers on top of the pudding.
  • Mix together ingredients for the lemon frosting and spread over all.
  • Cover and place in the fridge for about 4 hours.
  • We found that we like this cake even better then next day.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2279 kcal, Fat 49 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 323 mg, Sodium 6334 mg, Carbohydrate 331 g, Sugar 307 g, Protein 137 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. You can also use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • If you don't have a citrus juicer, you can use a fork to extract the juice from the lemons.
  • Be sure to strain the lemon juice before adding it to the other ingredients. This will remove any seeds or pulp.
  • You can use any type of milk in this recipe, but whole milk or 2% milk will give you the richest flavor.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use evaporated milk instead.
  • Be sure to whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until they are thick and pale yellow. This will help prevent the eggs from curdling when you add them to the hot milk.
  • If you don't have a double boiler, you can heat the milk and sugar mixture in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Be careful not to let the mixture boil.
  • Once the mixture has thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before stirring in the lemon juice.
  • Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  • Serve the lemon icebox dessert with fresh berries or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Lemon icebox dessert is a classic summer dessert that is easy to make and always a hit. With its creamy texture, tangy lemon flavor, and refreshing taste, it's the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give lemon icebox dessert a try. You won't be disappointed!

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