Summer Dessert, Simplified: No-Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake
When the weather heats up, the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven—and that’s where this no-bake strawberry icebox cake comes in. It’s cool, creamy, and only takes five simple ingredients. The best part? The fridge does all the heavy lifting.
This dessert layers graham crackers (or vanilla wafers), homemade whipped cream, and juicy strawberries into a chilled cake that’s as easy as it is delicious. It’s the kind of dessert that looks impressive but takes minimal effort—exactly what summer calls for.
Perfect for a quick treat, a BBQ, or a last-minute get-together, this is a no-fuss recipe that anyone can master. And yes, it’s totally spoon-worthy.
👉 Tip: Chill for at least 4 hours to let the flavors meld and the texture set just right!
Strawberry Icebox Cake
Ingredients
- Âľ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 5 strawberries hulled and sliced
Cookie Options
- 2 sheets graham crackers
- 10 vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Whip together cream, sugar and vanilla
- Place a layer of cookie pieces on bottom of ramekin, breaking them up as needed to get full coverage
- Add a layer of whipped cream
- Add a layer of berry slices
- Continue cookie, cream, berry layers finishing with berries
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours