Key Lime Icebox Cake Recipe

Name: Key Lime Icebox Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 large egg yolks; 2 cups half-and-half; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons Key lime zest*; 1/2 cup fresh Key lime juice*; 45 graham cracker squares; 1 cup whipping cream; 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Servings: persons

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
4 large egg yolks
2 cups half-and-half
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons Key lime zest*
1/2 cup fresh Key lime juice*
45 graham cracker squares
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar

1
Whisk together first 3 ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Whisk together egg yolks and half-and-half in a bowl. Gradually whisk egg mixture into sugar mixture; bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Boil, whisking constantly, 1 minute; remove from heat. Whisk in butter and zest until butter melts. Gradually whisk in juice just until blended. Pour into a metal bowl, and place bowl on ice. Let stand, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes or until custard is cold and slightly thickened.
2
Meanwhile, line bottom and sides of an 8-inch square pan with plastic wrap, allowing 4 inches to extend over sides. Place 9 graham crackers, with sides touching, in a single layer in bottom of pan to form a large square. (Crackers will not completely cover bottom.)
3
Spoon about 3/4 cup cold custard over crackers; spread to edge of crackers. Repeat layers 3 times with crackers and remaining custard, ending with custard; top with remaining 9 crackers. Pull sides of plastic wrap tightly over cake; freeze in pan 8 hours.
4
Lift cake from pan, and place on a platter; discard plastic wrap. Cover loosely; let stand 1 hour.
5
Beat whipping cream at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Spread on top of cake.
6
*Regular (Persian) lime zest and juice may be substituted.

2473

kcal

Calories

152

Fat

Carbs

206

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, 4 large egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Key Lime Icebox Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Key Lime Icebox Cake

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