Description
Unlock the secret to an effortlessly elegant dessert with this Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake. Layers of tender graham crackers, luscious cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberries combine for a refreshing no-bake treat.
Ingredients
- 2 (8-ounce) blocks full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups cold heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for strawberries)
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 6 cups)
- 1 (14.4-ounce) box graham crackers (about 18 sheets)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Strawberries: Gently rinse, hull, and slice strawberries into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Place in a bowl. Optionally, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and let sit for 10-15 minutes to macerate; drain excess liquid before use. Place a large mixing bowl and whisk attachment for the heavy cream in the freezer to chill.
- 2. Make Cream Cheese Frosting: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until completely smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Scrape down bowl sides. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; beat until well combined and fluffy. Set aside.
- 3. Whip Heavy Cream: Remove chilled bowl and whisk from freezer. Pour in very cold heavy cream. Beat on low speed, gradually increasing to high, until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overmix.
- 4. Combine Filling: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in two additions using a spatula until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- 5. Layer Graham Crackers: Arrange a single layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish, breaking them as needed to fit.
- 6. Assemble Cake: Spread about one-third of the cream cheese filling evenly over the graham crackers. Arrange a layer of sliced strawberries over the cream. Repeat layers: graham crackers, cream, strawberries. Finish with a final layer of cream. Decoratively arrange remaining strawberries on top.
- 7. Chill: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours, or ideally, overnight, for best results.
- 8. Serve: Slice and serve cold. Enjoy your delicious Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins