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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe with Creamy Whipped Layers Perfect for Summer Desserts

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A light, cool, and sweet no-bake strawberry icebox cake featuring creamy whipped layers and softened cookies, perfect for summer and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • About 2 cups (300 g) sliced fresh strawberries
  • About 20–25 graham crackers or digestive biscuits

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth (about 2 minutes). Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form (about 3-4 minutes). Be careful not to overbeat.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula with soft, sweeping motions to keep it airy and light.
  4. Spread a thin layer of the cream mixture on the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish. Arrange a layer of graham crackers (about 5-6 pieces) on top.
  5. Add a layer of sliced strawberries, then spread another layer of cream over the berries.
  6. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with a cream layer on top (usually 3 layers of crackers and cream).
  7. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  8. Before serving, garnish with extra fresh strawberries or a light dusting of powdered sugar. Let the cake sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing with a sharp serrated knife.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps. Chill mixing bowl and beaters for faster whipping. Fold whipped cream gently to keep it airy. Chill cake at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Let cake sit 10 minutes at room temperature before slicing. Substitute mascarpone or Greek yogurt for cream cheese if desired. Use gluten-free crackers for gluten-free version. Frozen strawberries should be thawed and drained to avoid sogginess.

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Keywords: no-bake, strawberry, icebox cake, summer dessert, whipped cream, easy dessert, layered cake

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