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Creamy No-Bake Loaded Strawberry Icebox Cake

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring layers of fresh strawberries, whipped cream blended with cream cheese, and crunchy graham crackers. Perfectly chilled and ideal for hot summer days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 sleeves (about 12 sheets) graham crackers
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • Optional: strawberry syrup for extra sweetness

Instructions

  1. Wash, hull, and slice about 2 cups of fresh strawberries. Set aside.
  2. In a chilled mixing bowl, pour 2 cups of heavy whipping cream. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (about 3–5 minutes).
  3. In a separate bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until combined with no lumps (about 3 minutes).
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, keeping the mixture light and airy (about 2 minutes).
  5. In a 9×13 inch dish, lay down a single layer of graham crackers, breaking to fit if necessary. Spread about one-third of the cream mixture evenly over the crackers. Sprinkle a layer of sliced strawberries on top.
  6. Repeat layering two more times: graham crackers, cream, strawberries. End with a final layer of cream on top for a smooth finish.
  7. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the layers to soften and flavors to meld.

Notes

Use cold cream and chilled bowls for best whipping results. Do not overbeat cream to avoid turning it into butter. Fold whipped cream gently into cream cheese mixture to keep it airy. Use honey-flavored graham crackers for added sweetness. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. For gluten-free, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free crackers or thin rice crackers.

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Keywords: no-bake, strawberry, icebox cake, summer dessert, easy dessert, creamy, graham crackers, whipped cream, cream cheese

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