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Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Icebox Cake

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A no-bake summer dessert featuring layers of lemon sandwich cookies, fresh strawberries, and a creamy Cool Whip filling with a bright lemonade flavor. Perfectly refreshing and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 9 ounces lemon sandwich cookies (about 255 grams)
  • 16 ounces Cool Whip topping, thawed (about 454 grams)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced (about 300 grams)
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (about 397 grams)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (60 ml)
  • Zest from one lemon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1-2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Rinse and slice 2 cups (300 grams) of fresh strawberries. Set aside to drain excess juice (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 14 ounces (397 grams) sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and slightly thickened (about 3 minutes).
  3. Gently fold 16 ounces (454 grams) thawed Cool Whip into the lemon mixture using a spatula, keeping it light and airy. Add 1-2 tablespoons powdered sugar if desired (2-3 minutes).
  4. Spread a thin layer of the creamy filling on the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish.
  5. Lay down a single layer of lemon sandwich cookies (about 9 ounces/255 grams), breaking cookies if needed to fill gaps.
  6. Scatter a generous layer of sliced strawberries over the cookies, then spread about a third of the remaining creamy filling over the strawberries.
  7. Repeat layering cookies, strawberries, and creamy filling two more times, ending with the creamy filling on top.
  8. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  9. Slice the chilled cake into squares and serve cold.

Notes

Chill the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture and flavor melding. Use fresh, firm strawberries to avoid sogginess. Adjust lemon juice and sweetness to taste. For gluten-free, substitute lemon sandwich cookies with gluten-free lemon cookies. For dairy-free, use coconut whipped topping and dairy-free condensed milk.

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Keywords: strawberry lemonade icebox cake, no-bake dessert, summer dessert, lemon sandwich cookies, Cool Whip cake, easy dessert, refreshing dessert

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