Lemon Ricotta Icebox Cake with Blueberry Compote

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Layers of light lemon ricotta cream and vanilla wafers are chilled to perfection and topped with a vibrant blueberry compote. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers ricotta cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 8 Italian cuisine 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese with 1/6 cup powdered sugar, 1 tbsp lemon zest, and 2 tbsp lemon juice; mix until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Step 2: In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with the remaining 1/6 cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Gently fold the whipped cream into the ricotta mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
  4. Step 4: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tsp cornstarch; cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the compote thickens and the blueberries burst. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  5. Step 5: In an 8x8 inch dish, spread a thin layer of the ricotta cream, then layer 10 vanilla wafers evenly. Repeat layering until all wafers and cream are used, finishing with cream on top.
  6. Step 6: Cover and refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow wafers to soften.
  7. Step 7: Before serving, spoon the cooled blueberry compote evenly over the top of the chilled cake.

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