Description
Looking for the perfect no-bake dessert to impress guests or simply enjoy at home? This Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake layers juicy strawberries, fluffy whipped cream, smooth cream cheese, and graham crackers into one chilled, irresistible treat. It’s a brilliant choice for quick dessert ideas, easy summer recipes, or no-bake dinner party desserts. The light, creamy texture combined with fresh fruit makes this a top pick among easy recipes, breakfast ideas, or healthy-ish snack options for any occasion.
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
16 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
18–20 full sheets graham crackers
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside in the fridge.
2. In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
3. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Beat until creamy.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in batches until fully combined.
5. In a 9×13 inch dish, spread a thin layer of the cream mixture at the bottom.
6. Place graham crackers in a single layer over the cream, breaking them as needed.
7. Spread a generous layer of cream mixture over crackers and add a layer of sliced strawberries.
8. Repeat layers: crackers, cream, strawberries—ending with cream and lots of strawberries on top.
9. Cover and refrigerate for 4–6 hours or overnight to set.
10. Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with mint leaves.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to avoid lumps.
Chill the cake overnight for the best flavor and texture.
Pat strawberries dry before layering to prevent soggy layers.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg