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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake Recipe

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4.4 from 6 reviews

This Easy Icebox Cake is a no-bake, layered dessert combining creamy instant cheesecake pudding, fluffy Cool Whip, crunchy graham crackers, and fresh strawberries. Simple to prepare and perfect for hot days, it requires minimal effort and chilling time to set into a deliciously light and refreshing treat.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 15 servings

Ingredients

Filling

  • 3 boxes Instant cheesecake pudding mix (dry powder, 3.4 oz each; can also be replaced with vanilla pudding, full fat)
  • 4 cups Whole milk (cold)
  • 2 cups Cool Whip (full fat)

Layers

  • 1 box Graham crackers (14.4 oz. box)
  • 3-4 cups Strawberries (fresh, washed, diced, patted dry)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pudding Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant cheesecake pudding mix and cold whole milk until smooth and slightly thickened.
  2. Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold the Cool Whip into the pudding mixture until fully combined; set aside.
  3. First Graham Cracker Layer: Line the bottom of a 9×13-inch rectangular pan with graham crackers, covering the entire surface evenly.
  4. First Filling Layer: Spoon one-third of the pudding and Cool Whip mixture over the graham crackers, spreading it gently and evenly with a spatula.
  5. First Strawberry Layer: Scatter a layer of diced strawberries over the pudding mixture.
  6. Second Graham Cracker Layer: Add another layer of graham crackers on top of the strawberries, covering it completely.
  7. Second Filling and Strawberry Layers: Spread another third of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers, then add more diced strawberries evenly on top.
  8. Final Graham Cracker Layer: Arrange the last layer of graham crackers over the strawberries.
  9. Final Filling and Strawberry Layers: Spread the remaining pudding mixture over the top layer of graham crackers, then finish with the last of the diced strawberries.
  10. Chill to Set: Cover the pan and chill in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours or overnight, allowing the dessert to set and the crackers to soften into cake-like layers.
  11. Optional Freezing: For a frozen treat, wrap the pan tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil, store it overnight in the freezer, then thaw at room temperature for 30-40 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use full-fat pudding mix and Cool Whip for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
  • Make sure strawberries are patted dry to prevent sogginess in the cake.
  • For a twist, try substituting strawberries with other fresh berries or sliced peaches.
  • Keep the dessert refrigerated until ready to serve for optimal texture.
  • The freezing option turns this into a refreshing frozen dessert, ideal for summer days.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/easy-no-bake-strawberry-cheesecake-icebox-cake-recipe/