Print

Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

no bake strawberry cheesecake icebox cake - featured image
Print Recipe

A simple, no-bake layered strawberry cheesecake icebox cake perfect for summer, combining creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberries, and crunchy wafers chilled to perfection.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • Optional: 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 package (about 200g) graham crackers or digestive biscuits
  • Optional: crushed freeze-dried strawberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the strawberries: In a bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar (and balsamic vinegar if using). Let them macerate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Make the cheesecake cream: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes on medium speed. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, then beat until combined.
  3. Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes on high speed.
  4. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently with a spatula until light and airy.
  5. Assemble the cake: Start with a single layer of graham crackers on the bottom of your dish, breaking crackers as needed to fit snugly.
  6. Spread about one-third of the cheesecake cream evenly over the crackers.
  7. Add a layer of macerated strawberries, including some of the juices.
  8. Repeat layers: graham crackers, cheesecake cream, and strawberries. Finish with a final cracker layer topped with remaining cream and a few sliced strawberries for decoration.
  9. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
  10. Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean edges and serve chilled.

Notes

Let cream cheese sit out 15-20 minutes before mixing to avoid clumps. Macerate strawberries to release juices but drain excess to prevent soggy crackers. Chill overnight for best texture and flavor melding. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices. Can substitute gluten-free crackers or dairy-free cream alternatives.

Nutrition

Keywords: no-bake, strawberry cheesecake, icebox cake, summer dessert, easy dessert, layered cake, no oven dessert

Find it online: https://spoonmira.com/easy-no-bake-strawberry-cheesecake-icebox-cake-recipe-for-perfect-summer-dessert/