If you’re looking for a dessert that’s easy, refreshing, and guaranteed to impress, this Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake is it. With layers of juicy strawberries, creamy cheesecake filling, and crisp graham crackers that soften into a cake-like texture, this no-bake treat is perfect for birthdays, barbecues, holidays, or any time you want something sweet without turning on the oven.
Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Strawberries | 2 lb. |
| Graham crackers | 2 sleeves |
| Cream cheese | 1 (8 oz) pkg. |
| Sweetened condensed milk | 1 (14 oz) can |
| Instant cheesecake flavored pudding | 2 (3.4 oz) pkg. |
| Milk | 3 cups |
| Whipped topping | 1 (12 oz) carton |
Instructions
- Prepare strawberries and dish: Wash, hull, and slice strawberries about 1/4 inch thick. Set aside. Line the bottom of a 13×9-inch baking dish with a single layer of graham crackers, breaking them as needed to cover the surface.
- Make cream cheese filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk together until smooth and creamy.
- Add pudding and milk: Mix in the pudding mixes and milk. Beat on low speed for 4–5 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold in 2 cups of whipped topping until smooth and well combined.
- Layer the dessert: Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the graham crackers. Top with a layer of sliced strawberries, then add another layer of graham crackers. Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture on top, followed by the rest of the strawberries.
- Chill: Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6–8 hours, or overnight, to allow the crackers to soften and the flavors to blend.
- Finish and serve: Before serving, spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the strawberries. Crush any leftover graham crackers into crumbs and sprinkle over the top for garnish. Slice and enjoy.
This Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake is cool, creamy, and bursting with flavor—a no-bake dessert that feels indulgent but couldn’t be easier to make. It’s the kind of recipe that disappears fast, so don’t expect leftovers!
