Here’s a delicious and easy recipe for a Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake. This no-bake dessert is perfect for any occasion and will surely be a hit!
Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake
Ingredients:
- For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Strawberry Layer:
- 2 lbs fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- For the Graham Cracker Layer:
- 2 packages (about 24 sheets) graham crackers
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer:
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated. Set aside.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Place a layer of graham crackers over the cream cheese mixture, breaking them as needed to fit.
- Spread one-third of the remaining cream cheese mixture over the graham crackers.
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries over the cream cheese mixture.
- Repeat the layers two more times: graham crackers, cream cheese mixture, and strawberries.
- Finish with a final layer of sliced strawberries on top.
- Chill the Cake:
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld together.
- Serve:
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!
This Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake is a refreshing and delightful dessert that requires no baking, making it perfect for warm weather or when you need a quick and easy treat. Enjoy!