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Creamy Vintage Strawberry Icebox Cake

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A nostalgic, no-bake dessert featuring layers of graham crackers, fresh strawberries, and a fluffy cream cheese and whipped cream mixture. Perfect for summer and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 sheets graham crackers (about 180 grams)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced (about 300 grams)
  • 2 cups heavy cream, chilled (480 ml)
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted (40 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (115 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash, hull, and thinly slice 2 cups of fresh strawberries. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat 4 ounces softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/3 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then beat until fluffy. Fold in 1 teaspoon lemon zest if using.
  3. In a large chilled bowl, whip 2 cups cold heavy cream until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes).
  4. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in three additions until smooth and creamy.
  5. Spread a thin layer of the cream mixture on the bottom of a 9×9-inch glass baking dish.
  6. Layer 3-4 graham crackers to cover the bottom completely, breaking if needed.
  7. Spread half of the sliced strawberries evenly over the graham crackers.
  8. Spread about one-third of the cream mixture evenly over the strawberries.
  9. Repeat layers: graham crackers, remaining strawberries, remaining cream mixture.
  10. Optionally finish with a final layer of graham crackers on top.
  11. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  12. Slice into squares and serve chilled, garnished with fresh strawberry slices or powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Keep cream cold before whipping for best results. Be gentle when folding whipped cream into cream cheese mixture to preserve airiness. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Thinly slice strawberries to avoid soggy layers. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and vegan cream cheese. Use gluten-free graham crackers for gluten-free version.

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