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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe with Creamy Layers for Summer Delight

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A simple and refreshing no-bake strawberry icebox cake featuring creamy layers and graham crackers, perfect for hot summer days and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • About 12 full sheets graham crackers (roughly 2 cups of crumbs)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Lemon zest from one lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice the strawberries and set aside. Soften the cream cheese to room temperature. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters if using an electric mixer (about 10 minutes).
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  3. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula until blended, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Spread a thin layer of the cream mixture in the bottom of an 8×8 inch square baking dish.
  6. Add a layer of graham crackers, breaking pieces as needed to cover the surface.
  7. Scatter a generous layer of sliced strawberries over the crackers.
  8. Repeat layering cream, crackers, and strawberries until ingredients are used, finishing with a cream layer on top (about 3 to 4 layers total).
  9. Top with crushed graham crackers or a few whole strawberries. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  10. Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts and serve chilled.

Notes

Chill mixing bowl and beaters for easier whipping. Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps. Fold whipped cream gently to keep airy texture. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Slice knife in hot water for clean cuts. Can substitute gluten-free crackers and dairy-free alternatives for dietary needs.

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