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A slice of creamy icebox cake with layers of strawberries and whipped cream, topped with cookie crumbs.

Strawberry Icebox Cake

This strawberry icebox cake is a simple and delicious dessert that requires no baking. It features layers of creamy filling and crushed cookies, with fresh strawberries throughout.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 packages graham crackers about 14-16 crackers per package
For the Filling
  • 2 cups heavy cream cold
  • 1 package cream cheese 8 ounces, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries hulled and sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Prepare the graham crackers: Break or cut graham crackers to fit the bottom of your 9x13 inch baking dish. You may need to break them into smaller pieces to fill any gaps.
  2. Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until well combined.
  3. Add the cold heavy cream and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
  4. Assemble the cake: Spread about one-third of the cream cheese filling evenly over the layer of graham crackers in the baking dish.
  5. Layer half of the sliced strawberries over the cream cheese filling.
  6. Add another layer of graham crackers, followed by another third of the cream cheese filling, and the remaining sliced strawberries.
  7. Top with a final layer of graham crackers and spread the remaining cream cheese filling evenly over the top.
  8. Chill the cake: Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cookies to soften and the flavors to meld.
  9. Serve: Slice the icebox cake into portions and serve chilled.

Notes

For an extra touch, you can garnish the top of the cake with a few whole strawberries or a dollop of whipped cream before serving.

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