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Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Simon
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings 1x

Description

This Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake is a delightful no-bake dessert that layers creamy cheesecake-flavored pudding, fresh strawberries, and crunchy graham crackers. Chilled to perfection, it offers a luscious, refreshing treat ideal for warm days or anytime you crave a simple yet indulgent sweet.

Ingredients

Scale

Fruit

  • 1 lb. Strawberries, sliced

Base

  • 1 package Graham crackers (from a whole box) plus some additional for garnish if desired

Filling

  • 4 oz. Cream cheese
  • 1½ cups Milk
  • 1 box Cheesecake flavored pudding mix
  • ½ can Sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 container Cool Whip (divided)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base: Place a layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9×9 inch baking dish. Break the graham crackers as needed to fully cover the bottom surface.
  2. Make the cream cheese mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Add pudding and milk: Pour in the milk, cheesecake-flavored pudding mix, and vanilla extract. Beat the ingredients together until the mixture thickens.
  4. Incorporate whipped topping: Fold in 1 cup of the Cool Whip gently until fully combined, creating a light, fluffy filling.
  5. Layer filling and strawberries: Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the graham cracker base. Then, arrange a layer of sliced strawberries over this creamy layer.
  6. Add second cracker layer: Place another full layer of graham crackers over the strawberries, pressing gently to secure.
  7. Repeat filling and fruit layers: Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the second layer of graham crackers, followed by a final layer of strawberry slices on top.
  8. Chill the cake: Cover the dish and refrigerate for 6-8 hours to allow the pudding to set and the crackers to soften into cake-like layers.
  9. Serve: Just before serving, top the cake with the remaining Cool Whip for an extra creamy finish and garnish with additional graham cracker crumbs if desired.

Notes

  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • Allow the cake to chill long enough to ensure the graham crackers soften nicely for a cake-like consistency.
  • This no-bake dessert is perfect to prepare a day ahead to save time.
  • You can substitute the cheesecake-flavored pudding with vanilla pudding if preferred.
  • For a decorative touch, garnish with sliced strawberries and graham cracker crumbs just before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake, no bake dessert, pudding cake, graham cracker dessert, summer dessert, easy dessert recipe

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