No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake is a delicious icebox cake made with graham crackers, a creamy “cheesecake” layer, and strawberries.
This cool, creamy, and refreshing dessert combines the flavors of a classic strawberry cheesecake with the simplicity of an icebox cake. This layered treat is perfect for warm weather or anytime you want a fuss-free, crowd-pleasing dessert.
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What is an icebox cake?
An icebox cake is a no-bake dessert made with layers of cookies or crackers (often chocolate wafers or graham crackers), whipped cream, or pudding. Then refrigerated for several hours or overnight, hence the name icebox. This chilling time allows the layers to soften and meld into a cake-like texture.
Why make icebox cakes
This icebox cake is a great make-ahead dessert.
No baking is required; it’s simple and hassle-free.
The creamy, fruity, and sweet layers create a perfect balance of flavors.
You can easily customize it with different fruits or flavored fillings.
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No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake
Ingredients
- 1 package graham crackers
- 1 cup heavy cream (or sub 1 cup Cool Whip in place of heavy cream, vanilla and sugar, and skip step 2.)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 3.4 oz boxes of instant vanilla pudding
- 3 cups milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese (we use 1/3 less fat-cream cheese)
- 2 lbs. fresh strawberries – remove stem slice or dice and toss in 2 tablespoon of sugar if desired
Instructions
- Line a 13×9 inch baking dish with a single layer of graham crackers. If you need to fill in a few spots, break them into small pieces to cover the bottom.
- Prepare whipped topping using a hand mixer and whisking heavy cream until you have soft peaks. Gently fold in powdered sugar and vanilla, and whisk again until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In a large bowl mix together 2 boxes of pudding mix with 3 cups of milk. Beat until well combined. Then add in cream cheese and beat until well combined and smooth. Gently fold in the prepared whipped cream or Cool Whip.
- Take half of the pudding/cream cheese mixture and spread over the first layer of graham crackers. Cover with 1/2 of the strawberries.
- Top strawberries with another layer of graham crackers. Fitting to the pan just like instructed above in the first step.
- Repeat with pudding and strawberries.
- Cover with plastic wrap or foil & place in fridge for 4-6 hours to chill and allow pudding to set.
Notes
So glad your family liked it!! You know I will help out anytime, love your version!
Looks amazing! I love strawberry cheesecake.
I love cheesecake desserts and I literally JUST bought a container of fresh strawberries. SCORE! This recipe has my name written all over it, Sandra. Thank you!
I’m so sorry to hear you were sick, Sandra! I’m the same way too…I have trouble accepting help from people or asking for it. That’s so nice that your friend brought you a meal, and that the dessert inspired this ice box cake. This is right up my alley because I love no-bake cheesecake!
This looks so good and I’ve never made an ice box cake either – but will need to give one a try!
So great when you have friends close by that can help out in a time of need! This dessert looks great!
I’m all about no bake treats especially during the summer! So easy and fantastic!
Me too! Hope you enjoy this one.
Looks like a sweet treat for spring! My kids will really enjoy this!
It is perfect for Spring, I hope they like it!
Ice-box cakes are so much fun to make and so no-fuss!! Love this berry version for the spring!!
They really are great! I hope you enjoy!
I am drooling over this! Looks so inviting!
Thank you!
Had my attention at no-bake. This was delicious last night! My family is already asking for me to make it again this weekend. I can’t wait for freshly picked strawberries.
I’m so glad your family enjoyed it! Fresh picked strawberries will be delicious with this for sure.
I love no-bake recipes! I’ll be making this all summer long!
I hope you enjoy it!