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Lemon Ginger Icebox Cake

Name: Lemon Ginger Icebox Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 jar (10 ounces) lemon curd; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 2 packages (5-1/4 ounces each) thin ginger cookies; 2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Makes

12 servings

Everyone searches for grand desserts that have easy ingredients and minimal effort. My lemony ginger icebox cake is the answer. It’s a holiday lifesaver. —Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

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Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 jar (10 ounces) lemon curd
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 packages (5-1/4 ounces each) thin ginger cookies
2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger

Directions

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and lemon zest until creamy. Beat in lemon curd until smooth. Gradually add cream, beating on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
Line bottom of an 8-in. square dish with 9 cookies; spread with about 2/3 cup cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers 6 times. Sprinkle with crystallized ginger. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 521 calories, 31g fat (19g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

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