Description
Luscious Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake promises pure summer indulgence with layers of graham crackers, creamy filling, and fresh strawberries. Cool dessert magic happens when refrigeration melds rich textures into a sweet, no-bake paradise you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) strawberries (rinsed, dried, and sliced)
- 2 sleeves graham crackers
- 1 package (8 ounces/226 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 can (14 ounces/397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
Dairy and Pudding Ingredients:
- 3 cups (710 milliliters) milk
- 2 packages (3.4 ounces/96 grams each) instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 1 carton (12 ounces/340 grams) Cool Whip (divided)
Instructions
- Carefully slice fresh strawberries into uniform quarter-inch (0.6 centimeters) thick pieces, ensuring even cuts for consistent texture and presentation.
- Prepare a 13×9-inch (33×23 centimeters) baking dish by creating an initial base layer of graham crackers, covering the entire bottom surface in a neat, overlapping arrangement.
- Using an electric mixer, thoroughly blend softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth, then gradually incorporate instant vanilla pudding mix and whole milk, continuing to beat until the mixture achieves a thick, creamy consistency.
- Gently fold whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, creating a light and airy filling that will provide richness to the dessert.
- Construct the first layering stage by spreading half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the graham cracker base, followed by a generous scattering of sliced strawberries.
- Add another layer of graham crackers atop the strawberries, then cover with the remaining cream cheese mixture and distribute the rest of the strawberry slices across the surface.
- Seal the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6-8 hours, allowing the dessert to set and flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, garnish the chilled icebox cake with additional whipped topping and sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the top for added texture and visual appeal.
- Slice and serve the dessert directly from the refrigerated dish, ensuring each portion includes layers of graham crackers, cream cheese mixture, and fresh strawberries.
Notes
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs for a delightful textural base that adds crunch to every creamy bite.
- Slice strawberries uniformly to ensure even distribution and beautiful layering throughout the dessert.
- Whip cream cheese mixture until smooth and luxurious, creating a silky foundation that binds all ingredients together.
- Refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld and develop a rich, harmonious taste profile.
- Garnish with extra Cool Whip and graham cracker crumbs just before serving for a stunning visual presentation that elevates the dessert.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg