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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

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A light, creamy no-bake strawberry cheesecake icebox cake perfect for summer gatherings, featuring layers of whipped cream cheese filling, fresh strawberries, and crunchy graham crackers.

Ingredients

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  • About 12 sheets graham crackers (honey-flavored preferred)
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 3/4 cup (90 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
  • 2 cups (about 300 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the strawberries: In a medium bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with the granulated sugar. Set aside for 15–20 minutes until they release their juices and become syrupy.
  2. Make the cheesecake filling: Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes). Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, then mix until combined.
  3. Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream on high speed until soft peaks form (3–4 minutes).
  4. Fold in the whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, preserving the airiness.
  5. Assemble the cake: Spread a thin layer of cheesecake filling evenly across the bottom of an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking dish. Place a single layer of graham crackers on top, trimming to fit if needed.
  6. Add strawberry layer: Spoon a layer of the macerated strawberries and their juices evenly over the crackers.
  7. Repeat layers: Alternate layers of cheesecake filling, graham crackers, and strawberries until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cheesecake filling on top.
  8. Chill: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or a lid. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  9. Serve: Slice carefully with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts. Garnish with extra fresh strawberries or graham cracker crumbs if desired.

Notes

Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes before mixing to avoid lumps. Whip cream to soft peaks carefully to avoid grainy texture. Chill cake overnight for best texture and flavor melding. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slicing. For gluten-free, substitute graham crackers with almond flour crust. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese alternatives.

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