Strawberry Icebox Cake
Strawberry Icebox Cake is a no-bake layered dessert made with fresh strawberries, a creamy whipped filling, and soft graham crackers or cake. It’s light, refreshing, and perfect for warm weather or festive occasions.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups whipped topping or whipped heavy cream
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk or 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 package graham crackers or sponge cake slices
- 2–3 tbsp sugar (optional, depending on filling choice)
- Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries.
- In a bowl, mix whipped topping (or whipped heavy cream) with sweetened condensed milk or cream cheese and vanilla extract until smooth. Add sugar if needed.
- In a rectangular dish, arrange a layer of graham crackers or sponge cake slices on the bottom.
- Spread a layer of the cream mixture over the crackers or cake.
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries over the cream.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with cream and strawberries on top.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow layers to meld.
- Serve chilled. For clean slices, use a sharp knife dipped in warm water and wiped between cuts.
Notes
- Chilling overnight yields the best texture.
- Use fresh, dry strawberries to avoid soggy layers.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Customize with berries, nuts, lemon zest, or chocolate.
- Can be assembled in individual jars for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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