Whipped Strawberry Icebox Cake (No Bake!)
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Whipped Strawberry Icebox Cake (No Bake!)
Description
This Whipped Strawberry Icebox Cake combines a creamy filling made from cream cheese, lemon juice, granulated sugar, and heavy cream with fresh diced strawberries folded in for a refreshing fruity texture. Vanilla wafer cookies are layered with the cream mixture in a 9x13-inch dish, repeating three layers to build the cake. The remaining whipped cream with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional red food coloring is spread over the top to create a smooth frosting.
Chilling the cake overnight allows the cookies to soften as they absorb moisture from the cream, resulting in a tender, cake-like texture. The mixture’s lemon juice adds mild brightness that complements the strawberries and balances the cream’s richness. Fresh fruit topping finishes the dessert for added appeal and flavor contrast.
This no-bake cake serves well as a make-ahead dessert during warm weather or whenever a light, fruity sweet is desired. Its combination of textures from creamy filling, soft fruit, and softened cookies delivers a pleasant and accessible dessert experience.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cream cheese
- 4 cups heavy whipping cream divided
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups strawberry diced
- 15 ounces vanilla wafer cookies
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 drop red food coloring optional
Instructions
- Cream together cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice until soft and fluffy.
- Add 3 cups heavy cream and beat on medium until thickened and fluffy. Gently fold strawberries into the whipped cream mixture.
- Place a single layer of vanilla wafters in a 9x13-inch dish. Top with 1/3 of the cream mixture. Repeat layers 2 more times.
- Combine remaining cup of heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla and food coloring if using. Beat on medium high until thickened. Spread over icebox cake. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Top with additional strawberries and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337 | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1240IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 23.8mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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