Lemon Ice Box Cake Recipe
Whipped Cheesecake, Vanilla Cookie, Berries, Pistachio Brittle
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Ingredients
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Cake Base
Whipped Cheesecake Filling
Toppings
Method
Cake Base
- 1
Prepare the Cookie Crust
In a medium bowl, crush the vanilla wafer cookies until they are fine crumbs. Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan or microwave and pour it over the crushed cookies. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- 2
Form the Base
Press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish to form an even layer. Set aside to cool while you prepare the filling.
Whipped Cheesecake Filling
- 3
Blend the Cheesecake Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 4
Add Lemon Flavors
Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest until the mixture is well blended.
- 5
Whip the Cream
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- 6
Layer the Filling
Spread the whipped cheesecake filling evenly over the prepared cookie crust in the baking dish.
Toppings
- 7
Prepare the Pistachio Brittle
In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar with 1/4 cup of water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and begins to turn golden brown. Stir in the shelled pistachios, and pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow to cool and harden before breaking into pieces.
- 8
Add the Berries
Top the cheesecake filling with mixed berries, arranging them evenly across the surface.
- 9
Finish with Brittle
Sprinkle the broken pieces of pistachio brittle over the berries for added crunch and flavor.
Assembly and Chilling
- 10
Chill the Cake
Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set.
- 11
Serve
Once set, slice the lemon icebox cake into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your delicious dessert!
