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Creamy Mom’s Strawberry Icebox Cake

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A simple, no-bake dessert featuring creamy layers of whipped cream and cream cheese with fresh strawberries and graham crackers, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 package (about 14 ounces) graham crackers or digestive biscuits
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the strawberries: In a medium bowl, toss sliced strawberries with granulated sugar (if using), and let them sit for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Make the creamy filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  3. Combine cream and cream cheese: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
  4. Assemble the cake: Spread a thin layer of the creamy filling at the bottom of the baking dish. Layer graham crackers over the filling to cover the surface completely, breaking crackers if needed.
  5. Add strawberry layer: Spoon a layer of macerated strawberries evenly over the crackers. Then spread another layer of creamy filling on top.
  6. Repeat layers: Continue layering graham crackers, strawberries, and cream filling until ingredients are used, finishing with a thick layer of cream on top.
  7. Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
  8. Serve: Slice into squares and garnish with extra strawberry slices if desired.

Notes

Chill the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Use chilled bowls and beaters when whipping cream for better volume. Macerate strawberries with sugar if they are not very sweet. Let cake sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing to avoid cracking.

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