Description
Strawberry Icebox Cake is a simple, no-bake dessert featuring layers of crunchy graham crackers, creamy cheesecake pudding filling, and fresh strawberries. Perfect for summer, this refreshing treat is easy to make and loved by all ages.
Ingredients
- Graham Crackers
- Instant Cheesecake Pudding Mix (or Vanilla Pudding Mix)
- Whole Milk
- Cool Whip
- Fresh Strawberries
Instructions
- Whisk instant cheesecake pudding mix and cold milk in a large bowl until thick and smooth.
- Gently fold in Cool Whip until fully combined for a creamy filling.
- Line bottom of a 9×13-inch pan with graham crackers, covering completely.
- Spread one-third of pudding mixture evenly over graham crackers.
- Add a layer of fresh strawberries on top.
- Repeat layers: graham crackers, pudding mixture, strawberries.
- Finish with a final layer of graham crackers, pudding mixture, and top with remaining strawberries.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours or overnight.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Use fresh, pat-dry strawberries to avoid sogginess. Always use cold milk for pudding to set properly. Make ahead for best flavor as graham crackers soften. For dietary needs, substitute gluten-free crackers or dairy-free pudding and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg