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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake: Best 5-Minute Dessert

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert made with layers of graham crackers, homemade whipped cream, and fresh strawberries. Perfect for summer when it’s too hot to turn on the oven.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 box (about 14 ounces) graham crackers
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
  • Extra sliced strawberries for garnish (optional)
  • Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Whip the cream: Pour cold heavy cream into a large mixing bowl. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Prepare the strawberries: Rinse strawberries, pat dry, remove tops, and slice thinly (about 1/8 inch thick).
  3. Start layering: Spread a very thin layer of whipped cream on the bottom of an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish. Arrange a single layer of graham crackers on top, breaking as needed to fit.
  4. Add cream and strawberries: Spread about one-third of the remaining whipped cream over the graham crackers. Arrange a layer of sliced strawberries on top (about one-third of the berries).
  5. Repeat layers: Add another layer of graham crackers, then another third of cream, then another third of strawberries. Repeat one more time, ending with a layer of cream on top.
  6. Finish the top: Spread remaining cream evenly over the top layer. Garnish with extra strawberry slices if desired.
  7. Chill: Cover tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
  8. Serve: Cut into slices with a sharp knife, wiping the knife between cuts for clean edges. Serve cold. Garnish with mint leaves or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Chill your bowl and beaters for best whipped cream results. Do not skip the bottom cream layer to prevent graham crackers from shifting. Press graham crackers gently into cream. Let rest overnight for best texture. Use ripe but firm strawberries. Clean knife between cuts for neat slices.

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Keywords: no-bake, strawberry, icebox cake, easy dessert, summer dessert, graham cracker, whipped cream

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