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Icebox Cake: A No-Bake Delight for Chilled Treats
Molly

Icebox Cake: A No-Bake Delight for Chilled Treats

A no-bake, layered dessert combining graham cracker crust, creamy cool whip, and rich cream cheese for a silky indulgent experience. Perfect for warm weather or lazy days, chilled to set.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Seasonal Desserts
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 16 oz Cool Whip, vegan alternative optional

Method
 

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and melted butter. Press into 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Spread evenly over crust.
  3. Spread half the Cool Whip over cream cheese layer. Repeat with more graham crumb mixture and remaining Cool Whip.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Unmold and serve within 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

Notes

Use soft butter and room-temperature cream cheese for smooth layers
Springform pan ensures clean edges
Chill 10 minutes after slicing for clean cuts
Layer order: crust, cream cheese, Cool Whip, repeat crust and Cool Whip
Avoid overpacking crust for light texture
Chill at least 6 hours to prevent runny layers
Use canned or thawed frozen fruit to prevent sogginess
Check Cool Whip expiration date

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