Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake Recipe

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The no-bake strawberry icebox cake serves as a popular dessert, which includes graham crackers with cheesecake pudding layers and whipped topping, and fresh strawberries.

The dessert consists of easy ingredients that deliver refreshing sweetness, which suits both spring and summer celebrations and any time when you want sweet and fruity treats.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• No baking required – just assemble and chill!
• Fresh and creamy – strawberries, pudding, and cream cheese create the perfect balance.
• The dish provides food for many people since it uses a 13×9-inch size to serve at potlucks and family gatherings.
• The longer the dessert stays chilled, the better it becomes and the more flavorful it tastes.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. The preparation of 2 pounds of fresh strawberries includes washing and hulling, followed by slicing them ¼-inch thick.
• 2 sleeves of graham crackers
• 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 (3.4 oz.) boxes instant cheesecake pudding mix
• 3 cups milk
• 1 (12 oz.) carton whipped topping, divided

Instructions

1. Prepare strawberries: Wash, hull, and slice strawberries. Set aside.

2. Layer base: Line the bottom of a 13×9-inch baking dish with graham crackers.

3. Make filling: Beat the cream cheese with sweetened condensed milk until you get a smooth mixture in a large bowl. Add pudding mixes and milk. The mixture should be slightly thick after beating at low speed for 4–5 minutes.

4. Fold in topping: Fold in 2 cups of whipped topping into the mixture until it becomes creamy.

5. Assemble: Spread half of the cream mixture over graham crackers. The top of this layer should have strawberries. A second layer of graham crackers follows before the final cream mixture gets applied to the top. A final layer of strawberries completes the dessert.

6. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 6–8 hours (overnight is best).

7. Serve: Apply the remaining whipped topping to the cake before sprinkling crushed graham crackers.

Tips & Tricks

• To enhance the flavor of the dish, drizzle strawberry glaze or jam over the top strawberries.
• Use different types of fruit, including blueberries, raspberries, and peaches, to give the dessert a fresh twist.
• Using a sharp knife to cut neat squares will be easier after the cake has chilled overnight.

FAQ

 Can I make this ahead of time?

 Yes! A day of preparation allows the layers to achieve their best appearance.

 Can I freeze this cake?

 Freezing isn’t advisable because the pudding texture, along with whipped topping, will likely transform during freezing.

Can I use homemade whipped cream instead of Cool Whip?

 Absolutely! The whipped topping needs to reach stiff peaks before use because it must maintain its structure throughout the layered dessert.

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