Description
A delightful no-bake dessert featuring strawberries, cream cheese, and graham crackers, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 package (14.4 oz) graham crackers
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Whip the Cream: In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, being careful not to overwhip.
- Fold the Mixtures Together: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula.
- Layering the Cake: Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture at the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish.
- Add Graham Crackers: Place a layer of graham crackers over the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread Strawberry Jam: Add a layer of strawberry jam over the graham crackers.
- Add Sliced Strawberries: Distribute a layer of sliced strawberries over the jam.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of the cream cheese mixture on top.
- Chill the Cake: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with additional sliced strawberries before serving chilled.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider macerating the strawberries in sugar before layering. This cake is best served cold and can be made ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: icebox cake, strawberry dessert, no-bake cake