If you're looking for an easy no bake dessert you can't go wrong with this creamy lemon icebox cake recipe! It's made with lemon Oreos and a creamy lemon filling that will make all the lemon lovers happy! Best of all, it only takes about 10 minutes to prep!
Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until the mixture thicks slightly.
Whip in half the pudding powder and vanilla.
Add the remaining pudding powder, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons lemon zest and whip until very thick. See video above.
Spread a thin layer of the whipped cream mixture on the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish. This will keep the cookies from sliding around.
Add a layer of lemon Oreos.
Top with ⅓ of the whipped cream mixture.
Repeat the layers until all the cookies and whipped cream have been used, ending with whipped cream. This will take 1 to 2 more times.
Top with crumbled Oreos and more lemon zest.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Serve cold or partially frozen.
Notes
Storage: Don't let sit out for more than 2 hours. Refrigerate leftover lemon icebox cake covered with plastic wrap for up to four days.You can also freeze it for up to one month. Simply thaw frozen cake in the fridge or let it sit out at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to soften before cutting in.Tips:
Make sure you get an instant lemon pudding mix. Ignore the instructions on the box since you just need the powder for this dessert recipe.
To get ¼ cup of fresh lemon juice, you’ll need about two medium-sized lemons or three small lemons.
You need to let this no-bake cake chill in the fridge overnight for the best results. The hours of chilling time allow the creamy filling to soften each cookie layer into a cake-like texture.