Fluffy Star-Spangled Blueberry Lemon Icebox Cake
A light, fresh, and easy no-bake dessert featuring layers of crushed vanilla wafers, whipped cream with lemon zest, and juicy blueberries. Perfect for Fourth of July and summer parties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups crushed vanilla wafers
- 2 cups cold heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 2 cups fresh blueberries, washed and drained
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Crush the vanilla wafers in a large zip-top bag using a rolling pin or heavy pan until you have a mix of fine crumbs and small chunks.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the cold heavy cream on medium speed. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Whip until medium-stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in lemon juice and 1 cup of blueberries, being careful not to break the berries.
- In an 8×8-inch glass or ceramic baking dish, spread one-third of the whipped cream mixture evenly. Sprinkle one-third of the crushed vanilla wafers on top, then add another layer of cream and a few more blueberries. Repeat once more, finishing with a top layer of whipped cream and a scattering of fresh blueberries.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow wafers to soften and flavors to meld.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with extra lemon zest or a light dusting of powdered sugar. Cut into slices or scoop into bowls.
Notes
Chill the bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Fold blueberries gently to keep cream fluffy and berries intact. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water to cut clean slices. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream for heavy cream. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cookies instead of vanilla wafers. Avoid freezing leftovers as cream can separate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: icebox cake, blueberry dessert, lemon dessert, no bake dessert, Fourth of July dessert, summer dessert, easy dessert