Description
A no-bake, layered dessert made with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and cream cheese over graham crackers. This Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake is creamy, fruity, and perfect for summer gatherings or make-ahead treats.
Ingredients
16 oz (2 cups) fresh strawberries, sliced
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp granulated sugar (for whipping cream)
1 box graham crackers (about 18 sheets)
Optional: extra strawberries for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined and fluffy.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream mixture at the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish to anchor the first layer.
- Place a layer of graham crackers over the cream, breaking as needed to create an even layer.
- Spread a third of the cream mixture over the graham crackers, then top with sliced strawberries.
- Repeat the layers of graham crackers, cream mixture, and strawberries until all ingredients are used, ending with a cream layer on top.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the graham crackers to soften.
- Before serving, top with extra fresh strawberries for garnish.
Notes
Swap strawberries for other berries like raspberries or blueberries for a twist.
Add chocolate ganache or white chocolate shavings for extra richness.
Use lemon zest in the cream cheese mixture for a tangy flavor.
Try chocolate graham crackers for a deeper flavor.
Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. Best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
