A retro classic popularized by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt.
Its creamy, light, tart, sweet, and a little salty.
With just five ingredients, easy lime icebox cake couldnt be simpler or more delicious.
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Ten minutes of prep for a great payoff.
), it’s also ideal for making ahead.
It also freezes well.
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Double the recipe, whipping up two, and stash the second in the freezer for later.
What Is Icebox Cake?
One of the most popular recipes from the 1930s is credited to Nabisco.
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This famous recipe layered fresh, lightly sweetened vanilla whipped cream with their original thin and dark chocolate wafers.
After sitting in the icebox overnight, the soft cream soaks into the biscuits and creates a sliceable dessert.
Then juice as many limes as you gotta to get 1/4 cup lime juice.
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Add the condensed milk, heavy cream, and sour cream to a mixing bowl.
Add the lime juice and whisk until the mixture is smooth and thick, about 1 minute.
Top with a single layer of Ritz crackers.
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Sprinkle the top with lime zest.
Loosely cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
If frozen, let thaw for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving.
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
