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Strawberry Icebox Cake

Strawberry Icebox Cake

A refreshing no-bake dessert made with layers of strawberries and whipped cream in graham crackers, perfect for summer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • hand mixer
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Fresh Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries washed and patted dry
  • 3.75 cups heavy cream divided
  • cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon rosewater optional
  • 4 sleeves graham crackers (about 19 ounces, or 24 to 28 whole crackers)
  • 2 ounces dark chocolate finely chopped

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Take out a few of the best-looking strawberries and set them aside for the garnish. Hull the remainder of the strawberries and cut each berry into thin slices.
  • With a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer, whip 3 ½ cups of cream until it just holds stiff peaks. Add the confectioners sugar, vanilla, and rosewater (if using) and whip to combine.
  • Spread a small spoonful of whipped cream on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan, or a similarly sized platter. Lay down 6 graham crackers. Lightly cover the top of the graham crackers with more whipped cream, and then a single layer of strawberries. Repeat 3 times, until you have 4 layers of graham crackers. Spread the last of the whipped cream over the top and swirl it lightly with a spoon. Add a few more strawberries.
  • To make the ganache, heat the remaining ¼ cup cream until bubbles form around the edges, then pour over the chopped chocolate. Let it stand for a few minutes, then whisk until the mixture is thick and glossy. Drizzle this over the layered dessert with a spoon, or transfer to a squeeze bottle and use that to drizzle.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the crackers have softened completely. Garnish with additional berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword cake, Dessert, icebox, no bake, strawberry, summer
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