4th of July Icebox cake
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4th of July Icebox cake
Description
This dessert assembles layers of graham crackers, a smooth cream cheese and whipped cream mixture flavored with vanilla, and fresh fruit including blueberries and thinly sliced strawberries. The layers are repeated three times to build a tall cake, and then refrigerated for 2 to 4 hours. During chilling, the moisture from the cream softens the graham crackers into a cake-like texture while keeping some structure. The fresh berries add a slight tartness and bright color that complement the sweet cream layers.
The cake is ideally served chilled, making it well suited for warm weather holidays or casual celebrations. Its no-bake assembly saves oven time and clean-up.
Ingredients
- 1 8- ounce cream cheese package
- 3 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 14- ounce graham crackers
- 2 cups Blueberry divided
- 3 cups strawberries thinly sliced divided
Instructions
- In a large bowl cream the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
- Add the heavy whipping cream, vanilla, and beat until mixture begins to thicken and forms soft peaks. Set aside.
- On the bottom of a 9×13 pan, place a single layer of graham crackers.
- Next, place one-third of the cream cheese mixture over the graham crackers spreading gently.
- Top this layer with 1/2 cup blueberries, and one cup thin sliced strawberries. Repeat this layering process twice more.
- For the top berry layer place the strawberries and blueberries sprinkled throughout (or however you want to decorate the top)
- Refrigerate 2 to 4 hours before serving so that the layers can “settle” into each other.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 540kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 329mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 1324IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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