Triple Strawberry Icebox Cake
This no-bake triple strawberry icebox cake is one of my favorite summer desserts. It’s so easy to make and is reminiscent of a super light, fluffy, and creamy strawberry ice cream cake, without all the fuss. All you’ll need are graham crackers, homemade strawberry whipped cream, strawberry jam, and fresh strawberries!
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What is an icebox cake?
Icebox cakes are no-bake cakes that are made right in your icebox… also known as your fridge!
They’re essentially a layered dessert consisting of whipped cream and cookies. They’re pretty reminiscent of ice cream cake, but much lighter and fluffier. Traditionally, icebox cakes are made with whipped cream and Nabisco chocolate wafers (source). Howeverrrrr, they’re extremely versatile.
For example, instead of chocolate wafers, you can use Oreos, graham crackers, or any type of cookie. Instead of plain whipped cream, you can use cool whip, puddings, etc. For extra fun, you can add layers fruits or spreads, and pipe on cute decorations if you’d like.
So, I took creative liberty to make this triple strawberry icebox cake. It’s SO good, I already made it 3x in the past 3 weeks.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Icebox cakes are the perfect no-bake summer dessert. They’re very reminiscent of ice cream cakes, but much easier and faster to make. Plus, it’s lighter and fluffier in texture. It’s a fantastic go-to recipe to bring for picnics, pool parties, and barbecues.
- It’s full of strawberry flavor! When I was developing this recipe, I wanted to create as much strawberry flavor as possible. So, I used strawberry whipped cream, strawberry jam, and fresh strawberries, resulting in the ultimate strawberry icebox cake!
- The texture is amazing. As the icebox cake sets in the fridge, the graham crackers start to soften. The finished icebox cake is soooo creamy, delicate, and light. It’s like eating a strawberry graham cracker cloud.
- It’s a fantastic recipe for beginner bakers. The only step that may seem daunting is the strawberry whipped cream, but it’s very simple to make and only requires a few minutes! Otherwise, the rest of this recipe is just layering everything in a dish, then popping it in the fridge for a few hours before eating.
🎥 Quick Video Tutorial
I really hope you enjoy my ultimate strawberry icebox cake recipe! If you make it, I’d love to see! You can tag me at #bitesbybianca / @bitesbybianca on Instagram.
📖 Recipe
Triple Strawberry Icebox Cake
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Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- offset spatula
Ingredients
Strawberry Whipped Cream:
- 4 ounces (113.4 g) block cream cheese softened
- 2 ounces (56.7 g) freeze dried strawberry powder
- ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon (13 g) vanilla extract
- 2 cups (476 g) heavy cream chilled
- pink or red gel food coloring optional
Strawberry Icebox Cake Assembly:
- 15 (210 g) graham cracker sheets about 2 sleeves
- (453.59 g) strawberry whipped cream
- ⅓ cup (113.33 g) strawberry jam
- 1 pound (453.59 g) strawberries keep aside a few whole strawberries for decorating and slice the rest
- 2 tablespoons (29.57 g) freeze dried strawberry powder for dusting the top
Instructions
Make the strawberry whipped cream:
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to whip 4 ounces block cream cheese and 2 ounces freeze dried strawberry powder on medium speed until smooth, about 2-4 minutes.
- Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. Gradually add 2 cups heavy cream while mixing on medium speed until medium peaks form. It should mostly hold its shape, with the peaks being a bit bent. Add in a small drop of pink or red gel food coloring if desired.
- Mix in the ¾ cup powdered sugar, a third at a time. Taste and add more if needed.
- Turn the mixer to medium high and keep beating until you reach stiff peaks. There should be visible track marks from the whisk and the cream should easily hold its shape.
- Over mixed and the whipped cream is split and chunky? No worries! Add in a splash of heavy cream at a time and mix on low until it smooths back out.
Assemble strawberry icebox cake:
- In a 9"x9"-inch pan, add a single layer of graham crackers.
- Using your offset spatula, evenly spread one-third of the strawberry whipped cream on top. Next, spread about half of the strawberry jam over the whipped cream. After, create a single layer of sliced strawberries on top of the jam.
- Repeat with another layer of graham crackers, a third of your strawberry whipped cream, your remaining strawberry jam, and sliced strawberries. Top with a layer of graham crackers. Lastly, spread on the remainder of your strawberry whipped cream.
- Crush any leftover graham crackers. Sprinkle crushed graham crackers and freeze dried strawberry powder on top, then add a few sliced + whole strawberries.
- Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours before serving. Best served chilled!