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Judy John

No Bake Strawberry Icebox Dessert

No bake strawberry icebox dessert layers crisp crackers, creamy filling, and juicy strawberries into a chilled sliceable treat with effortless charm.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 226

Ingredients
  

Cream Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups whipped topping thawed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Layers
  • 24 pieces graham crackers whole sheets or similar crackers
  • 4 cups strawberries sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Freezer
  • Scoop
  • Tray
  • 8x8 Pan
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Fold in whipped topping gently to keep the mixture airy.
  3. Spread a thin layer of filling in the pan. Add crackers in a single layer.
  4. Top crackers with filling, then scatter sliced strawberries evenly.
  5. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with cream and berries on top.
  6. Refrigerate several hours until crackers soften into a cake-like texture.
  7. Slice with a sharp warm knife and lift squares carefully for neat layers.

Notes

For softer texture, chill overnight. For slightly crisp layers, chill only a few hours. Freeze 15 minutes before cutting for cleaner slices. Use blueberries, peaches, or raspberries for flavor changes. Store covered in refrigerator up to 3 days.