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Strawberry Icebox Cake + Recipe VIDEO!

Strawberry Icebox Cake – the perfect easy NO BAKE dessert for summer. Best of all, this strawberry shortcake inspired recipe has only 5 ingredients with a video. A hit at potlucks & BBQ’s. With cheesecake pudding (or cream cheese), whipped cream, graham crackers & strawberries.

No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake is the perfect easy dessert for potlucks, barbecues, cookouts, picnics, baby showers, Mother's Day or Fourth of July parties. Best of all, this recipe is great for make-ahead with only 10 minutes of prep time containing fresh whipped cream, cream cheese & graham crackers.

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Once summer is in full swing, this No Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake shows up a lot at our house. Our weekends are usually busy visiting family and friends and they all love whenever we show up with this cool and creamy dessert. It reminds me of the classic Strawberry Shortcake with a creamy cheesecake filling.

I have a few other versions of this popular cake that we make often. They are super EASY to whip up and ridiculously simple to customize.

A few of our favorites include:

  1. Mixed Berry Icebox Cake another popular reader favorite for 4th of July & Memorial Day
  2. Cherry Cheesecake
  3. Peanut Cup Butter Oreo
  4. S’mores
  5. Monster Cookie
  6. Turtle
  7. Pumpkin Icebox Cake – great for fall or Halloween parties

They are my go-to no bake desserts once the weather gets warmer. Especially when you’ve got last-minute company or if you have to bring a sweet treat to a barbecue on short notice.

Plus, they taste amazing and are the best to make on a hot day when you just don’t feel like turning on the oven.

No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake is the perfect easy dessert for potlucks, barbecues, cookouts, picnics, baby showers, Mother's Day or Fourth of July parties. Best of all, this recipe is great for make-ahead with only 10 minutes of prep time containing fresh whipped cream, cream cheese & graham crackers.

You only need 5 ingredients for this easy No Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake:

  • Layers of sliced sweet strawberries
  • Freshly whipped cream mixed with cheesecake pudding (<—affiliate link) (If you can’t find cheesecake flavored pudding, you can either use vanilla pudding or omit the pudding part and beat in one 8 ounce package of softened cream cheese to mix in with the whipped cream instead)
  • Graham crackers that soften into an airy cake-like texture as it rests in the fridge in a pan.

Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake makes an easy no-bake dessert & perfect for sharing with a crowd

How easy is that? I’ve even made a Facebook video to show you how simple this comes together:

Make ahead tips:

  • Slice the strawberries the day before and store in a large zip-top freezer bag
  • Make the pudding ahead of time and store in an airtight container
  • Layout how many graham crackers you need (you can also use vanilla wafers or even vanilla Oreo cookies if you prefer)

Another great thing about these no bake cakes? Swap in your favorite mix of chopped nuts, a drizzle of chocolate or whatever you have on hand!

Or add in some fresh mix of triple berries like I did here with my No Bake Mixed Berry version.

Bring one along to any summer potluck or barbecue and it’s guaranteed to be a hit with never any leftovers.

No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake is the perfect easy dessert for potlucks, barbecues, cookouts, picnics, baby showers, Mother's Day or Fourth of July parties. Best of all, this recipe is great for make-ahead with only 10 minutes of prep time containing fresh whipped cream, cream cheese & graham crackers.
So cool, creamy and killer good that you may even want to make two so you can enjoy this again all by yourself 😉

No Bake Mixed Summer Berry Icebox Cake is the perfect easy dessert for potlucks, barbecues, cookouts, picnics, baby showers, or any Fourth of July or Memorial Day party with the red, white and blue theme. Best of all, instead of triple, it's got four berries - strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries with 10 minutes of prep time containing fresh whipped cream, cream cheese & graham crackers.
 

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Strawberry Icebox Cake + RECIPE VIDEO
Prep Time
20 mins
Chill Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
 
Strawberry Icebox Cake only requires 6 ingredients - cheesecake pudding, whipped cream, graham crackers, and fresh strawberries. Great for making ahead for summer parties, potlucks and barbecues!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: icebox cake easy, no bake dessert, strawberry dessert
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 226 kcal
Ingredients
  • 3-1/2 cups freshly whipped cream divided (or can use 3-1/2 cups of your favorite whipped topping like Cool Whip)
  • 1 3.4-ounce package cheesecake pudding can also use vanilla pudding or beat in one 8 ounce package of softened cream cheese minus the milk
  • 2 cups cold milk to make the pudding - omit if using cream cheese option
  • 12 graham crackers
  • 2-1/2 cups mixture of fresh sliced strawberries divided leaving the prettiest slices for the top
Optional Toppings:
  • crushed graham cracker crumbs
  • chopped nuts
  • drizzle of chocolate
  • powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
  1. To make freshly whipped cream: With a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer, whip 2 cups of heavy cream until it just holds soft peaks. Add 1/3 cup of powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and whip to combine until stiff peaks hold. Do not overmix. Set aside 1/2 cup whipped cream for topping.
  2. In a separate large bowl, make the pudding according to package directions using the 2 cups of cold milk. Allow 5 minutes to thicken. Once thickened, fold in the 3 cups of whipped cream.
  3. Assemble the cake: Spread a thin layer of the cream mixture in a 8 x 8 pan to coat the bottom.
  4. Place 3 graham crackers across the center of pan and then break up 1 or 2 more crackers as needed to fill in the gaps. Spread half of the cream mixture on top. Place a single layer of sliced strawberries.
  5. Top with another layer of graham crackers, breaking them as needed to make them fit. Spread the remaining cream mixture over top. Add another layer of strawberries.
  6. Top with the final layer of graham crackers. Spread the reserved 1/2 cup freshly whipped cream (or Cool Whip) over evenly.
  7. Place the last layer of the prettiest berries reserved for the top. Sprinkle on graham cracker crumbs on top.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until the graham crackers have softened completely. Serve chilled and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes
  • To make this icebox cake in a 9x13 pan, increase the amounts by 1.5
  • You can replace the cheesecake pudding with homemade or storebought vanilla pudding or even softened cream cheese and leave out the milk used to make the pudding. Just mix in with the 3 cups of whipped cream.
  • Adapted from The Kitchn
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Icebox Cake + RECIPE VIDEO
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 226 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 223mg 9%
Potassium 270mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 14g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 4.7%
Vitamin C 42.8%
Calcium 13.9%
Iron 7.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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More Treats You Might Enjoy:

No Bake Mixed Berry Icebox Cake

No Bake Mixed Summer Berry Icebox Cake is the perfect easy dessert for potlucks, barbecues, cookouts, picnics, baby showers, or any Fourth of July or Memorial Day party with the red, white and blue theme. Best of all, instead of triple, it's got four berries - strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries with 10 minutes of prep time containing fresh whipped cream, cream cheese & graham crackers.

No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Icebox Cake is the perfect easy make ahead dessert! Best of all, it's made with just 6 ingredients and amazing for barbecues, potlucks and holiday parties!

Peanut Butter Cup Icebox Cake

Peanut Butter Cup Oreo Icebox Cake makes the perfect summer easy no bake treat

Turtle Caramel Icebox Cake

Turtle Ice Box Cake is so easy to make & the perfect no-bake holiday dessert

S’mores Icebox Cake

No Bake S'mores Icebox Cake makes the perfect easy cool treat!! Combines all the classic flavors of s'mores in a no-bake treat. Best of all, no campfire needed!

Pumpkin Icebox Cake

No Bake Pumpkin Icebox Cake makes the perfect make ahead fall dessert. Best of all, takes just minutes to whip up and full of cozy fall flavors!

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Comments

  4. First of all, I am so impressed by your perfect slice! Mine would be slumping all over the place. Second of all YES to this! I am so sick of turning on my oven, but NEVER sick of sweet things. Perfect!

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  7. I haven’t made an icebox cake ever but you are making me wish I have this. I love all the berries you can use in this. Perfect summer dessert!!

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  12. Hooray for more no-bake desserts! The temps here have been in the 90s with high humidity so I don’t like turning on the oven these days. I love that these desserts allow the refrigerator to do all the work for you!

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  16. Another clear winner, Kelly! This is just so, so pretty! I love how evenly you can slice it and you see every beautiful layer. I’m sure it tastes delicious. What a great treat for a crowd. I hear the “oohs and ahhhs” in the background. : )

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  18. Oh, Kelly, this is so pretty! I’ve never made an icebox cake and it’s been on my list to try. And boo…summer is going way to fast. There’s still time to make this — and it’s too easy not to, right? 🙂

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  21. I’m so into making no-bake cakes and pies etc. this summer because it’s been incredibly hot over here and even though I (finally) have A/C I just do not want to turn on my oven! Very pretty photos Kelly!

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  24. Mmmmm, nothing beats Icebox cake! I love the sound of the strawberry cheesecake flavour, and the graham cracker layers sound amazing! The berries on top look beautiful too 🙂

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    • Aaw thanks Shashi! I hear ya, I can’t believe school starts so soon already. It’s the first year for my son too and I’ve been trying to spend as much time with him as I can to prep him and everything else. Summer has been flying by way too quickly. Hope you and your daughter have been enjoying the summer so far!:)

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  42. My favorite dessert is certainly cheesecake, so I can imagine that I would absolutely love this! You are certainly the ice cream cake queen, but I might as well just call you the dessert queen because every single one of your desserts is just downright gorgeous, Kelly! Thanks for sharing! 😀

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    • Thanks so much Asha! It’s been so hot here lately that I haven’t really felt like turning on the oven much. Hope you’re having a great week so far 🙂

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  67. I’m planning to make a 13×9 pan and want to make sure I have amounts correct. Do I use 1.5 packages of pudding or 2.5?

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    • Hi Sarah,
      It would be 1.5 packages of pudding. Or, I also think it would be find if you just used one package of pudding and increased the whipped cream and powdered sugar. Either would work or you can beat in one 8 ounce package of softened cream cheese (and leave out the milk) as well if you can’t find the pudding mix. Hope that helps and good luck 🙂

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