Strawberry Icebox Cake

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5.0

15 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Additional Time

    8 hrs

  • Total Time

    8 hrs 30 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    473 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Strawberry Icebox Cake

This Strawberry Icebox Cake requires only 6 ingredients and can be made completely in advance. It’s a no-bake, simple, incredibly delicious treat for all your summer gatherings.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 lbs fresh sweet strawberries hulled and thinly sliced
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 20 oz Graham crackers about 24-28 whole crackers or 4 sleeves

Simple Ganache

  • 2 oz semi sweet chocolate morsels
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
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Instructions

  1. In a large metal bowl, combine 3 cups heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Place entire bowl, plus beaters of electric mixer, into fridge for 10 minutes to chill. On medium-high, beat heavy cream mixture until stiff peaks appear.
  2. Spread a thin layer of the whipped cream on bottom of a 9x13" baking pan. Lay six graham crackers down evenly. Spread a thin layer of whipped cream over the graham crackers, followed by a single layer of closely-placed strawberries.
  3. Repeat layers 3 more times. You will have 4 layers total of graham crackers when finished. Spread the remaining whipped cream over the top of entire dessert, and add rest of strawberries for garnish.
  4. Heat 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream in a small, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Once it bubbles, turn off the heat.
  5. Add chocolate and let stand for 3 minutes. Whisk mixture until it's thick and glossy. Let it cool to lukewarm and drizzle ganache over dessert (I use a plastic baggie with tiny bit of tip cut off.)
  6. Cover loosely with tented foil and chill in fridge overnight, for crackers to soften. Keep cold until ready to serve.

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  • Chill your metal bowl and beaters in the fridge before whipping the cream. This helps the cream to hold stiff peaks.
  • Spread a thin layer of whipped cream on the bottom of the pan before laying down the graham crackers. This acts as a barrier and keeps the crackers from getting too soggy.
  • Be generous with the strawberries. The juicy sweetness of the strawberries will infuse into the graham crackers and make them irresistibly delicious.
  • Don't skip the ganache. It adds a beautiful, professional touch and a decadently rich chocolate flavor.
  • Cover the cake loosely with foil. This prevents the top layer of graham crackers from drying out and keeps the cake moist.
  • Chill the cake overnight. This allows the graham crackers to soften to a cake-like texture, making it easier to cut and giving it the perfect icebox cake consistency.
  • Keep the cake cold until you're ready to serve. This dessert is best enjoyed chilled, and the flavors and textures are at their prime when it's cold.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 473kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.003g Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 330mg (14%) Potassium 288mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 959IU (19%) Vitamin C 45mg (50%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 473 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 473kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 330mg 14%
Potassium 288mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 959IU 19%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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