A Delicious No-Bake Dessert: Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

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A Delicious No-Bake Dessert: Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on September 28, 2023

This strawberry cheesecake icebox cake is a no-bake dessert that combines layers of graham crackers, creamy cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberries. It's the perfect dessert for summer, as it requires no oven and can be made ahead of time. The combination of sweet strawberries and tangy cheesecake is a crowd-pleaser, and the cake is light and refreshing. It's a simple yet impressive dessert that is sure to wow your guests!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1 box graham crackers

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  2. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add in the vanilla extract and mix well.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
  4. Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with graham crackers, breaking them as needed to fit.
  5. Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture over the graham crackers.
  6. Top with a layer of sliced strawberries.
  7. Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used, ending with a layer of strawberries on top.
  8. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. Before serving, garnish with additional sliced strawberries, if desired.

Interesting Facts

  • Icebox cakes became popular in the 1930s and 1940s when refrigerators became more common in households.
  • The graham crackers soften as the cake chills, giving it a texture similar to a traditional cheesecake crust.