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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe with Creamy Layers to Impress

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A quick and satisfying no-bake dessert featuring layers of graham crackers, creamy whipped cream and cream cheese mixture, and fresh strawberries. Perfect for summer and impresses without the oven hassle.

Ingredients

Scale
  • About 12 full sheets graham crackers (break into halves or thirds depending on dish size)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup (90 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Lemon zest from one lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mix until combined. Fold in lemon zest if using.
  2. Whip the heavy cream: In a chilled large bowl, whip cold heavy cream using an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
  3. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture gently using a spatula, taking care not to deflate the cream.
  4. Slice strawberries evenly after rinsing and hulling.
  5. Assemble the cake in an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) dish: layer graham crackers on the bottom, spread one-third of the cream mixture, add a layer of sliced strawberries. Repeat layering twice more, finishing with a final cream layer. Optionally scatter strawberry slices on top.
  6. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow graham crackers to soften and flavors to meld.

Notes

Do not overwhip the cream to avoid grainy texture. Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth blending. Chill at least 4 hours for best texture. Cover cake in fridge to avoid absorbing odors. Macerate strawberries with sugar for extra flavor if desired.

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Keywords: no-bake, strawberry, icebox cake, easy dessert, summer dessert, creamy layers, graham crackers, whipped cream, cream cheese

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