No-Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake
A delightful no-bake dessert perfect for summer gatherings, featuring layers of fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (14 oz) graham crackers
Instructions
- Prepare your strawberries by washing and slicing them into thin rounds. Toss with a tablespoon of sugar for enhanced flavor.
- Whip the cream in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes. Fold in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Layer in a 9×13 inch dish starting with graham crackers, followed by whipped cream and strawberries. Repeat until ingredients are used up, finishing with whipped cream.
- Chill the dish covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve by slicing into squares, garnishing with a fresh strawberry or powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
This dessert improves in flavor after a day in the fridge, and can be made dairy-free using coconut cream and appropriate substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: strawberry, no-bake, dessert, icebox cake, summer dessert