Strawberry Icebox Cake – A Cool, Creamy Delight
A creamy, no-bake dessert made with layers of graham crackers, fresh strawberries, and a smooth cream filling. Perfect for warm weather gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries: Adds natural sweetness and a bright, fruity flavor.
- Graham crackers: Creates soft, cake-like layers after chilling.
- Cream cheese: Adds a rich, creamy texture to the filling.
- Sweetened condensed milk: Brings sweetness and smooth consistency.
- Whipped topping: Makes the filling light and fluffy.
- Vanilla extract: Adds a subtle depth of flavor.
- Powdered sugar: Balances the tartness of cream cheese and enhances sweetness.
Instructions
- Wash and slice the strawberries, reserving a few whole ones for garnish.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently to maintain a light texture.
- Spread a thin layer of cream mixture at the bottom of a baking dish.
- Add a layer of graham crackers, breaking them as needed to fit.
- Spread a layer of the cream mixture over the crackers, followed by a layer of sliced strawberries.
- Repeat the layers (graham crackers, cream, strawberries) until the dish is full, ending with cream and strawberries.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with reserved whole strawberries.
Notes
- Use ripe, juicy strawberries for maximum flavor.
- Allow the cake to chill for several hours to set properly.
- Using full-fat cream cheese will give a richer texture.
- Homemade whipped cream can be used for a fresher taste.