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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.
Prep Time
30 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 473 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh sweet strawberries hulled and thinly sliced
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Heat 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream in a small, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Once it bubbles, turn off the heat.
- 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.)
- 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
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
% 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.