Description
This Berry Icebox Cake features a delicious combination of cream cheese, whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and blueberries, making it a refreshing and easy dessert for gatherings. With its simple preparation and delightful flavors, it’s sure to be a hit at your next occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 8-ounce block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 18 graham cracker sheets
- 1 pound strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- extra strawberries, blueberries, and fresh mint, for topping the cake
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar together until smooth. Add the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Spread a thin layer of the whipped cream mixture in the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish. Layer graham crackers on top, breaking them as needed to fit.
- Spread one-third of the whipped cream mixture over the graham crackers, then top with half of the sliced strawberries and blueberries.
- Add a second layer of graham crackers, followed by another one-third of the whipped cream mixture, and the remaining strawberries and blueberries.
- Finish with a final layer of graham crackers and spread the remaining whipped cream mixture evenly on top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until set. Top with extra berries and fresh mint before serving, then slice into squares.
Notes
You can make this cake a day in advance for the best flavor.
Feel free to mix in other berries like raspberries or blackberries for a different twist.
Ensure to refrigerate the cake for adequate time to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg