What is an icebox cake?
Whether you call it an icebox cake, fridge cake or fridge tart, this no bake dessert is always a crowd pleaser. Layers of cookies or cake, creamy filling made with cream cheese or cream and often fruit is chilled in the fridge until set. It’s a great dessert to make ahead and serve to a crowd and will last for days in the fridge.
Ingredients needed
Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Cream cheese. This dessert is delicious made with creamed (smooth) cottage cheese too. Mascarpone. Sweetened condensed milk. Fresh lemon juice. Blueberries. Fresh or frozen work well. Sugar. Cookies. Any light colored cookies will work. Vanilla, coconut, wafers etc. Even slices of pound cake will be delicious. Fresh blueberries, for serving.
How to make icebox cake
Can I make this dessert ahead?
It is the perfect dessert to make a few days ahead. You can assemble the icebox cake up to 2 days in advance before serving. Any leftovers can be kept covered in the fridge for another 2-3 days.
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