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Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake

Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake
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A no-bake, layered Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake combining creamy, tangy cream cheese filling, fresh strawberries, and crispy cookies for a light yet indulgent dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)

Fruit Layer

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and thinly sliced

Cookie Layers

  • 2–3 cups cookies or graham crackers (classic graham crackers, vanilla wafers, shortbread, or digestive biscuits)

Optional Additions

  • Chopped almonds, pecans, or pistachios for crunch
  • Extra cookies for layering or decoration

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture to create a light, fluffy filling.
  2. Slice the Strawberries: Wash, hull, and thinly slice fresh strawberries so they layer easily and release just enough juice without making the cake soggy.
  3. Layer the Cake: In a glass dish or springform pan, begin with a layer of cookies or graham crackers. Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese filling over them, then add a layer of sliced strawberries. Repeat the layering process until ingredients are used, finishing with a cream cheese topping and a few strawberry slices on top for decoration.
  4. Chill Overnight: Cover the assembled cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow cookies to soften and flavors to meld beautifully.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth blending without lumps.
  • Don’t over-soak cookies; layer carefully to soften without turning mushy.
  • Choose fresh, firm strawberries to maintain texture and minimize excess liquid.
  • Whip cream to soft peaks for an airy yet stable filling.
  • Allow proper chilling time for the best flavor and texture development.

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Keywords: Strawberry, Cream Cheese, Icebox Cake, No-Bake Dessert, Layered Cake, Summer Dessert, Easy Dessert

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