Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this easy No Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake. Layers of creamy, sweetened cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and graham crackers come together to create a luscious dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped Cream:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 package (about 12 ounces) graham crackers or digestive biscuits
Instructions
- Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whipped Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Layering: In a 9×9 inch dish, layer graham crackers to cover the bottom. Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture over the crackers, then add a layer of sliced strawberries. Repeat the layering process, ending with the cream cheese mixture on top.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the cake to set and the graham crackers to soften. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For extra flavor, macerate the strawberries with a tablespoon of sugar before layering.
- You can substitute graham crackers with gluten-free cookies if desired.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries before serving for a pretty presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24 grams
- Sodium: 210 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 14 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
