Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake Heavenly Recipe
If you're looking for a sweet and refreshing dessert to impress your friends and family, look no further than this heavenly strawberry cream cheese icebox cake. This recipe is easy to make and will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 (14-ounce) box graham crackers
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks. Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue to beat until well combined. Set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the granulated sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest and beat until well combined.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with a layer of graham crackers.
- Spoon a layer of the cream cheese mixture over the graham crackers, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Top the cream cheese layer with a layer of sliced strawberries.
- Add another layer of graham crackers on top of the strawberries.
- Repeat the layers until all of the ingredients have been used, making sure to end with a layer of the cream cheese mixture on top.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, slice into squares and top with additional sliced strawberries or whipped cream, if desired.
This strawberry cream cheese icebox cake is perfect for any occasion, from a summer barbecue to a holiday gathering. The combination of sweet strawberries and tangy cream cheese is sure to please any crowd. Plus, the no-bake recipe means you won't have to spend hours in the kitchen.
For a fun twist, try swapping out the strawberries for raspberries, blueberries, or even peaches. You can also experiment with different flavors of graham crackers, like chocolate or cinnamon.
So go ahead and give this heavenly dessert recipe a try. Your taste buds will thank you!