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Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe
Molly

Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe

A vibrant, no-bake dessert with layers of sponge cake, luscious cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberries. Ideal for summer gatherings with bold flavor and portable convenience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Seasonal Desserts
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup milk
  • 16 oz (2 packages) full-fat cream cheese
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream

Method
 

  1. Line 9x13 inch dish with parchment paper
  2. Slice sponge cake into ½-inch pieces and arrange to cover bottom
  3. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, gradually adding milk for pourable consistency
  4. Whisk heavy cream until stiff peaks form
  5. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until glossy
  6. Spread half the mixture over cake layer
  7. Arrange sliced strawberries in a single layer
  8. Cover with remaining cream cheese swirl
  9. Refrigerate 4-6 hours until set
  10. Run a knife dipped in hot water around edges before slicing

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28g

Notes

Use frozen blueberries as an alternative to strawberries
Replace milk with oat milk for lactose-free version
Substitute heavy cream with vegan whipped cream for non-dairy
Room-temperature cream cheese prevents lumps
Chill thoroughly for optimal firmness

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