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Strawberry Icebox Cake

Delicious Strawberry Icebox Cake That’s Effortlessly Simple

This Strawberry Icebox Cake is a no-bake dessert that's perfect for summer, featuring fresh strawberries and a creamy filling.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Use 35% fat for best texture.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened for easy blending.
  • ½ cup Confectioners' Sugar Adjust for sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for variation.
For the Cake Structure
  • 1 package Graham Crackers Digestive biscuits are a gluten-free alternative.
  • 1 pint Fresh Strawberries Use ripe strawberries for best flavor.

Equipment

  • 9-inch loaf pan
  • stand mixer
  • whisk attachment
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Line a 9-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, hanging over the edges for easy removal.
  2. In a stand mixer, whip 1 cup of heavy cream on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
  3. In the same bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with ½ cup of confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla on medium speed until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Fold in half of the whipped cream.
  4. Spread about 1/3 cup of the cream cheese mixture into the bottom of the lined pan. Layer with graham crackers, fresh strawberries, and another layer of whipped cream. Repeat until reaching the top.
  5. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours or overnight.
  6. Lift the cake out using the parchment paper and slice. Serve from the pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for summer and can be adapted with different berries or using mascarpone instead of cream cheese.

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