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Easy No-Bake Icebox Cake Recipe with Fresh Strawberries and Cool Whip

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A quick and easy no-bake icebox cake layered with graham crackers, creamy Cool Whip, and fresh strawberries. Perfect for a light, refreshing summer dessert that requires no oven.

Ingredients

Scale
  • About 2 sleeves (roughly 9 ounces or 255 grams) graham crackers
  • 16 ounces (450 grams) Cool Whip, thawed
  • 2 cups (about 300 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Lemon zest from one lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 16 ounces (450 grams) of thawed Cool Whip with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Gently fold together until smooth and evenly sweetened, about 3-5 minutes. Avoid overmixing.
  2. Rinse and hull 2 cups (300 grams) of fresh strawberries. Slice them thinly, about 1/4-inch thick. Set aside.
  3. Place a single layer of graham crackers at the bottom of a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish, breaking crackers as needed to fill edges.
  4. Spread about one-third of the Cool Whip mixture evenly over the graham crackers.
  5. Distribute about half of the sliced strawberries evenly over the Cool Whip layer.
  6. Add another layer of graham crackers, followed by another third of the Cool Whip, and the remaining strawberries.
  7. Finish with a final layer of graham crackers and spread the last of the Cool Whip evenly on top.
  8. Optionally, sprinkle freshly grated lemon zest over the top layer.
  9. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or an airtight lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  10. Once chilled, slice into squares and serve cold. For cleaner slices, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between cuts.

Notes

Do not rush the chilling stage; at least 4 hours or overnight is crucial for the graham crackers to soften properly. Use a warm knife dipped in hot water for clean slicing. Avoid oversoaking crackers or adding extra liquid. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained well. For dairy-free, substitute Cool Whip with coconut whipped cream.

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