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Easy Strawberry Icebox Cake

Thin layers of strawberry puree, homemade whipped cream, and vanilla wafers make this easy no-bake icebox cake a classic that you'll want to make all summer long.

Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 425 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups strawberries chopped
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • One (11-ounce) box vanilla wafers
  • sliced strawberries for serving (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Crush the strawberries and sugar in a medium bowl using a potato masher until very juicy and just slightly chunky. Don't have a masher? Pulse the berries in a food processor, but be mindful not to overprocess.
  2. Whip the heavy cream in a large bowl using a whisk or a handheld mixer until the cream starts to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes. Dump in the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla and whip until stiff peaks, about 1 minute more.
  3. Gently fold the strawberry slush into the cream.
  4. Grab an offset spatula or a spoon, and spread a layer of strawberry cream on the bottom of the dish. Top the cream with a layer of vanilla wafers, fitting them as closely together as possible.
  5. Continue alternating layers of strawberry cream and wafters, ending with a luscious layer of cream. Swirl and swoop the top decoratively. Cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight.
  6. The next day, scoop the cake onto plates and finish with sliced strawberries.

Notes

  • Chill your bowl and mixers--Chilling your bowl and mixer attachments will help your cream whip up quickly.
  • Storage--The cake will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator, tightly wrapped in plastic. Freeze for longer storage.
  • Use different cookies--If you're not a fan of Nilla wafers, you can use graham crackers, Biscoff cookies, ladyfingers, even Oreo cookies. Thicker cookies will take longer to soften.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 425kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 141mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 35g (70%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 425

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 425kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 141mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 35g 70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.