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Easy Fruit Dessert Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe

Strawberry Icebox Cake is an easy no-bake refrigerator cake made with fresh strawberries and layers of graham crackers softened in a whipped cream and vanilla pudding mixture! This refreshing dessert is perfect for a summer potluck or BBQ party!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time4 hours
Servings: 16 Servings
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 15 sheets graham crackers 16 ounces
  • 1 1/2 cups milk add more if needed
  • 7 ounces vanilla instant pudding mix 2 small boxes
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 3 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
  • 3 cups fresh strawberries chopped, plus 12-15 halved for topping
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries optional

Instructions

  • Wash strawberries and pat dry with a paper towel. Chop them into small pieces
  • In a medium bowl, mix the instant pudding with softened cream cheese.
  • Add in milk and whisk until smooth.
  • Fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Grease a 13×9 inch dish and add a thin layer of pudding mixture onto the bottom.
  • Add a single layer of graham crackers on top. Break the cookie if needed to fit the dish.
  • Spread a 1/2" thick layer of pudding mixture on top of the graham crackers to cover using a spatula.
  • Arrange 1/3 of the berries on top of the pudding layer.
  • Repeat the graham cracker / pudding mixture / strawberries layering two more times, finishing with the berries.
  • Cover the dish with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours up to 2 days before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure your cream cheese is softened before cooking.
  • Don’t cut into the cake right after you assemble it, as it needs to sit in the fridge for at least 4 hours to firm up.
  • You can place it in the freezer for 30 minutes before serving and it’ll keep the shape even better.