Strawberry Icebox Cake

A square white dish holding an icebox cake.

Strawberry icebox cake is an easy, no-bake dessert and the perfect summer treat. Homemade strawberry whipped cream is layered with softened graham crackers and sliced strawberries and served cold.

Prep Time 15

Refrigerating Time 3

Total Time 3 15

Servings servings

Author Heather

Ingredients

16 ounces (454 g) heavy cream very cold
¼ cup (29 g) confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup (170 g) strawberry jam
12 graham crackers
16 ounces (454 g) strawberries thinly sliced

Instructions

In a large bowl, add cold heavy cream, confectioner's sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip with a hand mixer or stand mixer until medium peaks have formed. Add strawberry jam and gently fold into whipped cream until evenly incorporated. Set aside.
In an 8x8 square pan, add a thin layer of whipped cream (this layer is not repeated). Top with a single layer of graham crackers. Then add about ⅓ of your remaining whipped cream and spread into an even layer. Top whipped cream with a single layer of strawberry slices. Repeat these layers two more times, for a total of 3 layers each of graham crackers, whipped cream, and strawberries.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour for a firm cake or 3 hours for a softer cake. Graham crackers will continue to soften over time and cake is best served within 24 hours.
Slice and serve cold.

Notes

Can I use cool whip?: Heavy cream, confectioner's sugar, and vanilla extract can be substituted with 4 cups of Cool Whip.
Graham cracker substitute: Amount of graham crackers may vary based on size of pan used. Graham crackers can be substituted with vanilla or chocolate wafers.
Can I use other dairy products?: Whipped cream can only be made with heavy cream or heavy whipping cream - light cream, half & half, or whole milk cannot be substituted.
Storage: Icebox cake is best served within 3-24 hours of chilling. Leftovers will keep for about 3 days but graham crackers will continue to soften and fruit will begin to degrade.

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