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Strawberry Icebox Cake

A refreshing no-bake dessert combining creamy cream cheese, whipped heavy cream, graham crackers, and fresh strawberries. Layers meld into a silky, melt-in-your-mouth cake perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Course: Desserts & Sweets
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 240kcal
Author: Samantha Jones

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cold heavy cream
  • 1 sleeve graham crackers (about 9x13-inch pan liner)
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

Instructions

  • Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  • Whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Line a 9x13-inch pan with a single layer of graham crackers.
  • Spread half the cream mixture over the graham crackers.
  • Add half the sliced strawberries evenly on top.
  • Layer a second graham crackers layer, spread remaining cream, and top with strawberries.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Serve chilled in slices.

Notes

Use very cold ingredients for whipping cream
Layers may soften graham crackers; press them down gently
For best results, don't overfill layers to prevent slipping
Store in the refrigerator and serve within 2 days