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No-Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake
This simple, delicious dessert only requires 5 ingredients and is a hit at any gathering. It’s a refreshing, creamy treat that’s perfect for summer, and it will likely be gone before you know it!
Ingredients:
- 3-4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 12-15 whole graham crackers
- 1 ½ pints (3 cups) heavy whipping cream
- 4-5 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Prep the Strawberries:
- Wash the strawberries thoroughly, remove the stems, and slice them into thin, even pieces. Set aside.
- Make the Whipped Cream:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the cream on medium speed until stiff peaks form. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to overwhip, or it will become grainy.
- Taste the whipped cream to ensure it’s sweetened to your liking. Adjust the sugar if necessary by adding more, one teaspoon at a time.
- Assemble the Cake:
- In an 8×8-inch square pan, lay down a single layer of whole graham crackers. Break some crackers if necessary to cover the bottom evenly.
- Spread about 1/3 of the whipped cream mixture evenly over the graham crackers.
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the whipped cream.
- Repeat this process two more times: graham crackers, whipped cream, strawberries.
- Top the Cake:
- For the final layer, top with the remaining strawberries, arranging them neatly for presentation.
- Chill:
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate the cake for at least 3 hours. This allows the graham crackers to soften and absorb the moisture from the whipped cream, resulting in a cake-like texture.
- Serve:
- Once chilled, slice the cake and serve. Watch it disappear quickly, as everyone will want seconds!
Tip: You can make this cake a day ahead and refrigerate overnight for an even softer texture.
Enjoy your delightful, easy-to-make Strawberry Icebox Cake!