Strawberry Icebox Cake
This Strawberry Icebox Cake is a creamy, refreshing no-bake dessert layered with fresh strawberries, fluffy whipped filling, and graham crackers that soften into delicious cake-like layers overnight. Perfect for summer gatherings, family dinners, and easy make-ahead desserts.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 box graham crackers
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Wash, dry, and slice the strawberries.
- Beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently.
- Arrange graham crackers in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Spread a layer of cream mixture over the crackers.
- Add sliced strawberries evenly across the top.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.
- Finish with cream and strawberries on top.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Dry the strawberries well before layering to avoid excess moisture. Chill overnight for the best texture and flavor. You can add blueberries or raspberries for a fruity twist. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg