Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe
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Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe
Description
This icebox cake begins by whipping heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form, creating a stable and fluffy base. Half of the whipped cream is folded smoothly into softened cream cheese, forming a rich, tangy, and airy filling. Thin layers of graham crackers alternate with this cream mixture and fresh berries to build the cake inside a baking dish.
Repeated layers of crackers, cream, and berries produce a dessert with a balance of sweet, tart, and creamy elements, while the graham crackers absorb moisture to develop a tender texture. The final whipped cream layer is spread over the top and decorated with berries, optionally mint for garnish. The cake is chilled to allow the layers to set and develop flavor harmony.
Ideal for warm weather or special occasions, this dessert requires no baking and can be customized with different berry arrangements or garnishes. It offers a bright and refreshing finish to a meal without heaviness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese softened, original
- 18 graham crackers rectangle sheets
- 3 cups mixed berries blueberries, strawberries and raspberries, fresh
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Turn the mixing speed on low, then gradually turn the speed up to high. Beat until stiff peaks form. Set ½ cup of whipped cream aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Fold the remaining whipped cream into the cream cheese.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese/whipped cream mixture into the bottom of a 9X9-inch baking dish. Place a layer of graham crackers over the top, then spread half of the cream cheese/whipped cream mixture over top. Place 1 cup of berries into the mixture. Repeat. Top with the final layer of graham crackers, then spread the reserved whipped cream over top. Place the final cup of berries over top.
- Garnish with fresh mint, if desired. For patriotic holidays, you can always create a flag pattern on top!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 285mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1115IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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