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Creamy No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake Icebox Cake: 5-Ingredient Dessert

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A refreshing, no-bake summer dessert featuring layers of ladyfingers, whipped cream cheese mixture, and fresh strawberries. This icebox cake requires no oven and sets in the fridge for a soft, cake-like texture.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for macerating strawberries)
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 boxes ladyfingers

Instructions

  1. Slice strawberries into quarter-inch thick slices. If desired, toss with 1 tablespoon sugar and let sit for 10 minutes to create syrup. Drain excess liquid if pooling.
  2. In a large chilled bowl, combine cold heavy cream, softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla extract.
  3. Beat on medium-high speed, starting slow to incorporate cream cheese, then increasing speed until stiff peaks form. Do not over-whip.
  4. Arrange a single layer of ladyfingers across the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish, breaking pieces as needed to fit.
  5. Spread half of the whipped cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
  6. Spread half of the sliced strawberries over the cream layer.
  7. Add a second layer of ladyfingers on top of the berries.
  8. Spread the remaining whipped cream over the second layer of ladyfingers.
  9. Arrange the remaining strawberries on top of the cream.
  10. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until ladyfingers are soft.

Notes

Keep all ingredients and equipment cold to ensure the cream whips properly. The cream cheese stabilizes the mixture. For best texture, let the cake chill overnight. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.

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Keywords: no-bake dessert, strawberry shortcake, icebox cake, summer dessert, easy dessert, ladyfingers, whipped cream, gluten-free option

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