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A rustic strawberry icebox cake layered with fresh fruit and cream in a loaf pan.

Strawberry Icebox Cake

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  • Author: Christine Feeney
  • Total Time: 8 hours 30 mins
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This luscious no-bake Strawberry Icebox Cake transforms simple graham crackers and fresh berries into a soft, velvety dessert. Perfect for warm weather, this layered treat highlights the peak sweetness of seasonal fruit nestled within a tangy cream cheese and whipped cream filling.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1.5 cups confectioner’s sugar, divided
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 box graham crackers (approx. 14.4 oz)

Instructions

  1. Line a 9-inch by 5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap or parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on the sides to easily lift the cake out later.
  2. In a chilled mixing bowl, whisk the heavy cream on low speed until it begins to thicken, then add 1 cup of confectioner’s sugar and the cream of tartar; increase speed to medium-high until stiff peaks form.
  3. Reserve 2 cups of the whipped cream for the filling and keep the remaining whipped cream in the refrigerator to use later for frosting.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and vanilla extract before gently folding in the 2 cups of reserved whipped cream.
  5. Layer one-third of the sliced strawberries in the bottom of the prepared pan, followed by one-third of the cream cheese mixture, and a single layer of graham crackers (breaking them to fit as needed).
  6. Repeat the layering process two more times until the pan is full, then cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow the crackers to soften.
  7. Invert the cake onto a serving platter, remove the lining, and frost the exterior with the remaining chilled whipped cream before decorating with additional strawberries and slicing.

Notes

For the cleanest presentation, dip a thin, sharp knife into warm water and wipe it dry between each slice. To prevent the fruit from bleeding into the whipped cream frosting, wait to add your decorative garnish strawberries until just moments before you are ready to serve the cake to your guests.

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

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