Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake


Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Chill Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Category: Dessert

Notes After Making

Variation: Chocolate Cream Cheese Icebox Cake

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 sleeves graham crackers (about 18 sheets)

Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 small boxes (3.4 ounces each) cream cheese instant pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold

Instructions

Prepare the Pan

  1. Line a 9×13-inch dish with a layer of graham crackers (about 9 full sheets), breaking them as needed to fit.

Make the Filling

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  3. Add the cream cheese instant pudding mix and 3 cups of cold milk. Beat until smooth and thickened.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.

Assemble the Cake

  1. Spread half of the cream mixture over the graham crackers.
  2. Add a layer of sliced strawberries.
  3. Arrange another layer of graham crackers over the strawberries.
  4. Spread the remaining cream mixture evenly on top.
  5. Finish with a final layer of sliced strawberries.

Chill

  1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
  2. The graham crackers will soften into a cake-like texture as the dessert chills.
  3. Slice and serve cold.

Jessica’s Notes

Prep Ahead

  • Best made 8 hours or the day before serving.
  • Strawberries can be sliced several hours ahead and refrigerated.

Storage

Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Freezer-Friendly

Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving. The texture may be slightly softer after freezing.

Variations

  • Use blueberries, peaches, raspberries, or mixed berries.
  • Substitute vanilla pudding for cream cheese pudding.
  • Make individual parfaits in glasses for an elegant presentation.

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