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

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A quick and refreshing no-bake dessert featuring layers of graham crackers, whipped cream, cream cheese, and fresh strawberries, perfect for hot summer days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 sleeves (about 12 ounces or 340 grams) graham crackers
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 300 grams)
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese, softened
  • Zest of one small lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until medium peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, keeping it light and airy.
  4. In a loaf pan or 8×8 inch baking dish, start with a single layer of graham crackers.
  5. Spread about one-third of the creamy mixture over the crackers.
  6. Add a layer of sliced strawberries.
  7. Repeat the layers twice more, ending with the cream on top.
  8. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight.
  9. Before serving, garnish with a few fresh strawberry slices and a sprinkle of lemon zest.

Notes

Chill your equipment before whipping cream for better results. Use softened (not melted) cream cheese to avoid lumps. Do not overwhip the cream to prevent it from turning grainy or buttery. If cream looks runny after folding, chill for 15-20 minutes before layering. Graham crackers will soften overnight, so broken pieces are fine. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze individual slices for up to a month.

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Keywords: no-bake, strawberry, icebox cake, summer dessert, creamy layers, easy dessert, graham crackers, whipped cream, cream cheese

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