Description
Sweet layers of graham crackers and luscious strawberry cream make this no-bake Strawberry Icebox Cake a summer dessert dream. Creamy, chilled, and effortlessly elegant, you’ll savor each refreshing bite of this simple yet irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 34 Strawberries, fresh, washed, diced, patted dry
- 1 Box graham crackers (14.4 ounces / 408 grams)
- 4 Cups whole milk, cold
- 2 Cups cool whip, full fat
Pudding Ingredients:
- 3 Boxes instant cheesecake pudding dry powder (3.4 ounces / 96 grams each), can also be replaced with vanilla pudding, full fat
Preparation Ingredients:
(None additional)
Instructions
- Prepare a velvety pudding mixture by whisking pudding mix with cold milk until silky smooth, ensuring no lumps form. Gently incorporate Cool Whip, creating a luscious, creamy base.
- Arrange graham crackers in a precise, snug layer across the bottom of a 9×13 pan, breaking pieces as needed to create complete coverage.
- Delicately spread one-third of the pudding mixture over the graham cracker foundation, creating an even layer. Scatter fresh diced strawberries across the surface.
- Construct subsequent layers by alternating graham crackers, pudding mixture, and strawberry pieces. Repeat the layering process, ensuring each stratum is evenly distributed.
- Crown the dessert with a final layer of pudding mixture, artfully garnishing with remaining strawberry pieces for visual appeal.
- Seal the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6-8 hours, allowing graham crackers to absorb moisture and layers to meld together harmoniously.
- After chilling, slice into perfect squares. The dessert will showcase soft, creamy layers with a delightful strawberry-infused texture.
Notes
- Opt for instant vanilla pudding mix to ensure a quick and smooth texture without lumps.
- Select ripe, sweet strawberries at peak season for the most intense flavor and vibrant color.
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs if you prefer a more uniform base layer that’s easier to slice.
- Make the dessert gluten-free by using gluten-free graham crackers or graham-style crackers.
- Enhance the strawberry flavor by adding a splash of strawberry extract to the pudding mixture.
- Prepare this dessert a day ahead for maximum flavor melding and graham cracker softening.
- Top with fresh whipped cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce just before serving for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg