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Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake

This Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake is a creamy, refreshing, and easy no-bake dessert layered with fresh strawberries, fluffy cheesecake filling, and graham crackers. Perfect for warm weather, this classic icebox cake is one of the best easy dessert recipes for parties, cookouts, and family gatherings. If you love chilled summer desserts, simple easy desserts, or classic ice box cake recipes, this sweet and fruity treat is guaranteed to impress.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time: 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries sliced
  • 2 sleeves graham crackers
  • For the Cream Filling:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 package instant cheesecake or vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 tub whipped topping or homemade whipped cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
  4. Fold pudding mixture and whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. In a 9x13-inch dish, arrange a layer of graham crackers on the bottom.
  6. Spread part of the cream mixture over the crackers.
  7. Add a layer of sliced strawberries.
  8. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with cream and strawberries on top.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

  • Chill overnight for the best texture and flavor.
  • Use fresh strawberries for the best results.
  • Homemade whipped cream can replace whipped topping.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze slightly for a firmer, frozen-dessert texture.