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Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

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A delightful no-bake dessert featuring layers of cream cheese, graham crackers, and fresh strawberries that evoke nostalgic summer memories.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream, cold
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 package graham crackers
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Strawberries: Wash the fresh strawberries under cool running water, pat them dry, hull each strawberry, and slice them thinly. Set aside in a bowl.
  2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest if you choose to include it.
  3. Whip the Heavy Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks.
  4. Combine the Filling: Gently fold a third of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, then fold in the remaining whipped cream until just combined.
  5. Assemble the Cake: Spread a thin layer of cream cheese filling on the bottom of an 8×8-inch or 9×5-inch baking dish.
  6. Layer It Up: Arrange a layer of graham crackers over the filling, spread one-fifth of the cream cheese filling over the crackers, and layer sliced strawberries. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with cream cheese filling on top.
  7. Chill to Perfection: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 360 minutes, preferably overnight.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the fridge, garnish with reserved strawberry slices, slice, and serve chilled.

Notes

For the best flavor, consume within 48 hours. You can substitute the strawberries with other seasonal fruits if desired.

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