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For a simple dessert to go with any family dinner make this No Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake recipe. With only 3 ingredients you can whip up this no bake dessert in no time!
This is the easiest dessert with no hand mixer needed to create this no bake strawberry dessert. If you love a classic icebox cake, then your sweet tooth will be thanking you for this layered dessert.
For this dessert recipe, you can make a perfect summer dessert recipe filled with creamy layers. This is a delicious way to use strawberries during strawberry season.
Ingredients for No Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake:
- Creamy filling: use thawed whipped topping or Cool Whip for the cream layers
- Crackers: you will need to use your favorite brand of graham crackers
- Fruit: for the best results, use sliced fresh strawberries
How to make No Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake:
Begin by spreading a generous layer of whipped topping (about 1/2 inch thick) on the bottom of your 9×13 inch baking dish.
Place a single layer of graham crackers over the whipped topping, making sure they cover the surface completely. You may need to break them into smaller pieces to fit.
Spread another layer of whipped topping over the graham crackers.
Add a layer of fresh strawberry slices on top of the whipped topping.
Repeat this layering process (whipped topping, graham crackers, whipped topping, strawberries) until the dish is filled. For a typical baking dish, three layers work best.
Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, or until ready to serve.
How to store strawberry shortcake icebox cake:
Fridge: Either place the lid on the 9×13 dish on top or use a layer of saran wrap to cover the top of the cake. Then, place it in the fridge for at least 3 hours before serving. For the best results, leave the cake in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Tips and tricks for this ice box cake:
Crackers to use:
When making icebox desserts like this, it is best to use a whole graham cracker (no crumbs) so that it helps keep the layers built and provides some stability.
However, you could use vanilla wafers or even chocolate wafer cookies in their place.
Add-in options for this frozen cake:
There are many ways to add different flavors to strawberry desserts like this. Here are a few of my favorite things to add and mix it up:
- Lemon zest
- Chocolate chips (mini chocolate chips)
- Chocolate ganache or chocolate syrup
- Crushed oreos
Can I use homemade whipped cream?
If you want to get the best results out of this recipe, I suggest using a store-bought whipping topping to pair with the layers of graham crackers. However, if you want to use homemade whipped cream, I would suggest using powdered sugar with the heavy cream instead of granulated sugar since that will be the best way to stabilize the whipped topping. Then, use a stand mixer or electric mixer and whip everything until stiff peaks form.
More no bake dessert recipes:
- Strawberry Pretzel Dessert
- No Bake Avalanche Cookies
- No-Bake Hershey’s Chocolate Pie
- Easy No Bake Cheesecake
No Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake
Equipment
- 9×13 inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz tub whipped topping
- 12 graham crackers
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Begin by spreading a generous layer of whipped topping (about 1/2 inch thick) on the bottom of your baking dish.
- Place a layer of graham crackers over the whipped topping, making sure they cover the surface completely. You may need to break them into smaller pieces to fit.
- Spread another layer of whipped topping over the graham crackers.
- Add a layer of freshly sliced strawberries on top of the whipped topping.
- Repeat this layering process (whipped topping, graham crackers, whipped topping, strawberries) until the dish is filled. For a typical baking dish, three layers work best.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, or until ready to serve.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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