Description
Blueberry Mascarpone Icebox Cake is a light and elegant no-bake dessert featuring layers of graham crackers, luscious mascarpone cream, fresh blueberries, and a hint of lemon. Chilled until cake-like, this refreshing dessert is perfect for summer gatherings, holidays, and make-ahead entertaining.
Ingredients
- 2 sleeves graham crackers
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup blueberry preserves, slightly warmed
- For Garnish:
- Extra fresh blueberries
- Lemon zest
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Beat the mascarpone and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until light and fluffy.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream mixture in the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish.
- Add a layer of graham crackers, breaking them as needed to fit.
- Spread one-third of the mascarpone mixture over the crackers.
- Scatter one-third of the blueberries over the cream and drizzle lightly with warmed blueberry preserves.
- Repeat the layers two more times, ending with the mascarpone cream.
- Decorate the top with the remaining blueberries, a drizzle of blueberry preserves, lemon zest, and mint leaves if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until the graham crackers soften into a cake-like texture.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Chilling overnight gives the best texture and flavor.
- Use fresh, ripe blueberries for the sweetest taste.
- Warm the blueberry preserves slightly for easier drizzling.
- For clean slices, use a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American