Creamy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake
A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy cream cheese filling, crisp cookies, and fresh strawberries, perfect for summer and last-minute guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 3/4 cup (90 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (about 300 g) strawberries, sliced
- About 30 chocolate wafer cookies or graham crackers
- Optional: additional strawberry slices or whole berries for garnish
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries and pat dry. Slice evenly about 1/4 inch thick. Set aside some for garnish.
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until creamy.
- In a large bowl, whip cold heavy cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until smooth and combined.
- Spread a thin layer of cream filling on the bottom of a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Arrange a single layer of cookies on top, breaking to fit if needed.
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries, then a generous spread of cream filling.
- Repeat layering cookies, strawberries, and cream until ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cream.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably 8-12 hours.
- Before serving, garnish with reserved strawberries and fresh mint leaves if desired. Slice with a sharp knife, wiping clean between cuts.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth filling. Whip cream to soft peaks to avoid grainy texture. Press layers lightly to compact without squashing. Chill overnight for best texture; freezing is possible but less ideal. Warm knife under hot water and wipe dry for clean slices. For gluten-free, substitute cookies with gluten-free options. For vegan, use dairy-free cream cheese and coconut cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 5
Keywords: no-bake, cheesecake, strawberry, icebox cake, summer dessert, easy dessert, no oven dessert