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Cold Lemon Cake


  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing no-bake Cold Lemon Cake made with a buttery biscuit base, creamy lemon filling, and a bright citrus flavor. Perfect for warm days or any time you need a light and tangy dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 200g digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
  • 100g unsalted butter, melted
  • 300g cream cheese, room temperature
  • 200g sweetened condensed milk
  • 250ml heavy cream
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 50g powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter until well combined.
  3. Press the mixture into the base of the pan and chill in the fridge.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture.
  7. Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  9. Garnish with lemon slices or zest before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
  • Allow the cake to chill overnight for cleaner slices.
  • A hot knife helps create perfect cuts when serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: European

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: cold lemon cake, no-bake lemon dessert, summer cake, lemon cheesecake, chilled lemon cake