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Strawberry Icebox Cake

Strawberry icebox cake is rich, creamy, and loaded with a full pound of sliced fresh strawberries. It's an easy, delicious summer treat.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 Slices
Calories 498kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • 8x8 baking dish
  • plastic wrap
  • Rubber spatula

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry jelly
  • About 16 graham cracker sheets
  • 1 pounds strawberries sliced
  • Mint for garnish optional

Instructions

  • In a large bowl using an electric mixture combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar until fluffy.
  • Next add in the heavy whipping cream, vanilla and strawberry jelly.
  • Beat with the electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  • Line a 8x8 baking dish with plastic wrap leaving plenty of overhand on each side.
  • Place 3 graham cracker sheets across the bottom and use broken graham crackers across the end to fill in the gap.
  • Spread about 1 cup of the cream mixture over the graham crackers. Top wth a layer of strawberries and another layer of graham crackers.
  • Repeat the layer and top with a final layer of graham crackers.
  • Place the leftover filling in the refrigerator.
  • Cover with the overhand plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours but overnight is best.
  • Let thaw for 30 minutes before serving.
  • Before serving spread the top with more of the filling and garnish with strawberries and mint if you like.
  • Slice and serve.

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1700IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 0.4mg