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Easy Red White and Blueberry Flag Icebox Cake Recipe for Perfect No-Bake Patriotic Dessert

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A cool, refreshing no-bake icebox cake layered with whipped cream, graham crackers, and fresh berries arranged like the American flag. Perfect for summer gatherings and patriotic celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • About 12 sheets graham crackers, broken into rectangles or squares
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh blueberries, washed and patted dry
  • Optional: 1/2 cup (75 g) fresh raspberries

Instructions

  1. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for about 15 minutes.
  2. Pour 2 cups of chilled heavy whipping cream into the cold bowl. Beat on medium-high speed until it starts thickening (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Continue beating until soft peaks form.
  4. Rinse strawberries and blueberries gently under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Slice strawberries lengthwise.
  5. In an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) pan, spread a thin layer of whipped cream to cover the bottom.
  6. Arrange a layer of graham crackers to cover the cream completely, breaking pieces as needed.
  7. Spread about 1/3 of the whipped cream over the graham crackers.
  8. Repeat layering with graham crackers and cream until you have 3-4 layers, ending with a cream layer on top.
  9. Use blueberries to create the blue star field in the top left corner of the cake.
  10. Arrange sliced strawberries in rows to form the red stripes, leaving white cream stripes visible in between.
  11. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  12. Slice with a sharp knife warmed under hot water for clean cuts. Serve chilled.

Notes

Use cold equipment and cream for best whipping results. Do not overbeat the cream to avoid turning it buttery. Fresh, firm berries are best to prevent sogginess. The cake is best served within 2 days. Re-whip a small batch of cream to refresh leftovers if needed. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with whipped coconut cream. Graham crackers can be swapped with ladyfingers, vanilla wafers, or gluten-free graham crackers.

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Keywords: no-bake, icebox cake, patriotic dessert, Fourth of July, red white and blue, berries, whipped cream, graham crackers

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