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Strawberry Icebox Cake with Cream Cheese Filling Recipe

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This Strawberry Icebox Cake with Cream Cheese Filling is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy, tangy cream cheese filling, fresh sliced strawberries, and crunchy graham crackers. Chilled for several hours, this cake softens the crackers to a cake-like texture while maintaining fresh strawberry flavor, making it perfect for summer gatherings or any occasion needing a fresh, fruity treat.

  • Total Time: 12 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 15 servings

Ingredients

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp lemon zest

Whipped Cream Mixture

  • 2 ¾ cups heavy whipping cream (very cold)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla paste or extract

Other Ingredients

  • 2 lb strawberries, sliced about 1/4-inch thick
  • 2 packages graham crackers (about 36-38 square crackers)
  • Extra strawberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Mix in the lemon juice and lemon zest to add brightness and a slight tang to the filling.
  2. Whip Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the very cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla paste or extract until stiff peaks form. This will give the filling a light, fluffy texture.
  3. Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined, ensuring a smooth and airy filling.
  4. Assemble the Cake: Spread a thin layer of the cream mixture evenly into the bottom of an 8×8 inch dish. Arrange a single layer of graham crackers over the cream, fitting as many as possible without overlapping, breaking crackers as needed to fill gaps.
  5. Add Layers: Spread a layer of cream mixture over the crackers, then top with a layer of sliced strawberries. Repeat these layers two more times for a total of three layers of cream, graham crackers, and strawberries.
  6. Chill: Cover the dish and refrigerate the assembled cake for 6 to 12 hours, or overnight, allowing the graham crackers to soften and the flavors to meld, resulting in a cake-like texture.
  7. Garnish and Serve: For the freshest presentation, add the final layer of strawberries just before serving to keep them firm and visually appealing. Slice into portions and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Ensure the heavy cream is very cold before whipping for best volume and stability.
  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • Adding the final extra layer of strawberries just before serving prevents them from becoming soggy.
  • This dessert can be made up to one day in advance for convenience.
  • Cut the graham crackers to fit the dish as needed for even layers.
  • For a tangier filling, increase lemon zest or juice slightly, adjusting to taste.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: No-Bake Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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