Strawberry Icebox Cake is a delightful dessert that’s perfect for warm weather or any time you’re craving something refreshing and sweet. It’s a no-bake dessert, which means it’s easy to make and requires minimal effort. Here’s a simple recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box graham crackers (about 14-16 ounces)
Instructions:
- Prepare the whipped cream:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Assemble the cake:
- Arrange a layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish, breaking them if necessary to fit.
- Spread a layer of whipped cream over the graham crackers, covering them completely.
- Arrange a layer of sliced strawberries over the whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers, starting with another layer of graham crackers, then whipped cream, and finally strawberries. Continue layering until you reach the top of the dish, ending with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Chill the cake:
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Chilling allows the graham crackers to soften and absorb moisture from the whipped cream and strawberries, creating a cake-like texture.
- Serve:
- Before serving, you can garnish the top of the cake with additional sliced strawberries or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the cake into squares or rectangles, and serve chilled.
Enjoy your delicious and refreshing Strawberry Icebox Cake!
