No-Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake

This no-bake strawberry icebox cake is layered with fresh strawberries, graham crackers, and real whipped cream. It chills into soft, creamy layers that slice like cake—perfect for potlucks, holidays, or summer dinners.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword icebox cake with graham crackers, no-bake strawberry dessert, no-bake strawberry icebox cake, strawberry dessert with whipped cream, strawberry icebox cake

Prep Time 20

Chilling 8

Total Time 8 20

Servings slices (adjustable)

Calories 404kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

mixing bowls One for whipping, one for folding.
measuring cups and spoons For ingredient accuracy.
hand mixer or stand mixer. To whip the cream to stiff peaks.
rubber spatula For folding the berries without deflating the cream.
baking dish 8x8 Ideal size for layering and chilling the cake.
Knife For clean slices when serving.

Ingredients

3 cups cold heavy whipping cream (35%)
2 oz. full-fat cream cheese softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries chopped
12-14 full sheets graham crackers (plain or honey)
10-12 whole strawberries or more to go on top as garnish

Instructions

Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla.
Whip until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
Assemble the cake.
In an 8x8-inch pan, layer graham crackers to cover the bottom. Spread one-third of the strawberry cream on top. Repeat the layers two more times, ending with cream on top. For extra strawberry flavor and a more vibrant presentation, you can add a layer of sliced or diced strawberries over the cream in each layer.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to help the layers set.
Once chilled, top with sliced strawberries. Cut into squares and serve cold.

Notes

Use 35% heavy whipping cream so the cake sets up properly—lighter cream won’t hold.
Cut strawberries into small pieces so the layers stay neat when slicing.
Add extra sliced strawberries between layers if you want more fruit throughout.
Chill overnight for clean cuts and soft graham cracker layers.
Garnish with berries right before serving so they don’t weep or dull out.

For the best results when making these no-bake strawberry icebox cake, check out the full post. It includes extra notes, tips, and frequently asked questions that aren't listed in the recipe card — like how to make it dairy-free, gluten-free, or ideas for simple ingredient swaps.

Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary based on the brands and products you use.

© noblepig.com. All content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing a link to this recipe is encouraged and appreciated, but copying and/or pasting the full recipe to social media or other websites is strictly prohibited.

Nutrition