Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake With Condensed Milk
If you're looking for a delicious dessert that is easy to make and perfect for hot summer days, you should try making a Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake with Condensed Milk. This dessert is a refreshing and creamy treat that features layers of graham crackers, cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberries. The best part is that it doesn't require any baking, so you don't have to heat up your kitchen during those hot summer days.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 12-14 whole graham crackers
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add in the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain. This will be your cream cheese filling.
- Place a single layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Spoon half of the cream cheese filling over the graham crackers and spread it out evenly.
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese filling.
- Add another layer of graham crackers on top of the strawberries.
- Spoon the remaining cream cheese filling over the graham crackers and spread it out evenly.
- Add another layer of sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese filling.
- Finish by adding a layer of graham crackers on top of the strawberries.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, cut into squares and garnish with additional sliced strawberries, if desired.
Tips and Variations
You can make this dessert ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It's perfect for parties or gatherings, as it can easily serve a crowd. If you don't have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen ones instead. Just make sure to thaw them out and drain any excess liquid before using them in the recipe. You can also add other fruits to this dessert, such as blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries, for a different flavor and texture.
Conclusion
The Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake with Condensed Milk is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for hot summer days. With its layers of graham crackers, cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberries, it's a refreshing and creamy treat that everyone will love. Try making this dessert today and enjoy its sweet and tangy flavors!
