Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake

Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours or overnight
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (or overnight)
Servings: 8-10

Ingredients:

For the Cream Cheese Layer:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cake Layers:

• 1 box graham crackers (about 9-12 crackers, depending on size)
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional, for sweetening strawberries)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
   • In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
   • Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until fully combined.
   • In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
   • Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
2. Prepare the Strawberries:
   • Slice the fresh strawberries and place them in a bowl.
   • If you like, sprinkle the strawberries with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar to help release their juices. Stir and set aside.
3. Assemble the Icebox Cake:
   • In a 9×9-inch baking dish or a similar-sized dish, create a layer of graham crackers, arranging them to fit the bottom of the dish.
   • Spread half of the cream cheese filling over the graham crackers.
   • Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese filling.
   • Repeat the process with another layer of graham crackers, the remaining cream cheese filling, and the rest of the strawberries.
4. Chill the Cake:
   • Cover the cake with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results. This allows the flavors to meld and the graham crackers to soften, creating a cake-like texture.
5. Serve & Enjoy!
   • Slice and serve chilled. You can garnish with extra whipped cream or fresh strawberry slices if desired.