Easy No-Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe with Creamy Whipped Topping
A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring layers of whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and crunchy graham crackers that soften into cake-like layers after chilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 full sheets graham crackers
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Macerate the strawberries by combining sliced strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar and optional lemon juice. Toss gently and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to release juices.
- Whip the cream in a chilled mixing bowl by adding 1 tablespoon sugar and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (about 5 to 7 minutes).
- Prepare the base layer by placing a single layer of graham crackers in an 8×8-inch serving dish, breaking pieces to fit snugly if needed.
- Spread a generous layer of whipped cream over the graham crackers using a spatula.
- Add a layer of macerated strawberries along with some of their juices over the whipped cream, distributing evenly.
- Repeat layering graham crackers, whipped cream, and strawberries until ingredients are used or dish is filled (usually 3 to 4 layers), ending with a final layer of whipped cream on top.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow graham crackers to soften and flavors to meld.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh strawberry slices or a light dusting of crushed graham crackers if desired.
Notes
Chill the bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Stop whipping cream at soft peaks to avoid turning it into butter. Macerate strawberries with sugar and lemon juice for 15 minutes before assembling to enhance flavor. Chill cake for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Can substitute coconut cream and gluten-free crackers for dairy-free and gluten-free versions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the
- Calories: 180220
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 2
Keywords: no-bake, strawberry, icebox cake, whipped cream, easy dessert, summer dessert, quick dessert, graham crackers