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Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake

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A delightful dessert featuring layers of cream cheese filling, fresh strawberries, and crunchy graham crackers, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, for macerating)
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream or 8 ounces whipped topping
  • 18 full sheets graham crackers
  • Additional sliced strawberries (for garnish, optional)
  • Crushed graham crackers (for garnish, optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Strawberries: Wash and slice your fresh strawberries. Sprinkle on the granulated sugar if needed and let sit for 10-15 minutes to macerate.
  2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until creamy.
  3. Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold it into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
  4. Layer with Graham Crackers: Place a layer of graham crackers at the bottom of an 8×8 or 9×13 inch baking dish.
  5. Spread the Cream Cheese Mixture: Spoon half of the cream cheese filling over the graham crackers, then layer half of the macerated strawberries on top.
  6. Repeat the Layers: Add another layer of graham crackers, followed by the remaining cream cheese mixture and top with the rest of the strawberries.
  7. Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 240 minutes or overnight.
  8. Serve with Flair: Slice and garnish with crushed graham crackers, extra strawberries, and fresh mint before serving.

Notes

This cake can be made in advance and tastes even better the next day. Feel free to experiment with different berry types or flavor combinations!

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Keywords: icebox cake, strawberry dessert, summer dessert, cream cheese dessert, no-bake dessert

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