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A piece of strawberry icebox cake with strawberry syrup drizzled on top on a white scalloped plate

Strawberry Icebox Cake

Strawberry icebox cake is a classic summertime easy dessert. The addition of strawberry preserves is my favorite way to boost the flavor of this no-bake strawberry dessert. Chilled layers of graham crackers, a creamy filling, and strawberry slices make it the perfect dessert to enjoy on hot summer days.
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Course Dessert
American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 20 graham crackers
  • 12 tablespoon strawberry preserves
  • 6 cups cool whip
  • 6 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Instructions

  • Create a layer of graham crackers along the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish. You’ll need 6-7 graham crackers for each layer.
  • Cover the graham crackers with a thin layer of strawberry preserves (about 4 tablespoons per layer).
  • Then, top the strawberry preserves with a layer of cool whip. Spread 2 cups of whipped topping into as even a layer as possible using a rubber or offset spatula.
  • Create a layer of strawberry slices on top of the cool whip. Make sure to not overlap the strawberries.
  • Repeat a second and third layer of graham crackers, strawberry preserves, cool whip and strawberry slices. For the second and third layer of graham crackers, you may need to break the graham crackers into smaller pieces to fill the entire layer.
  • Refrigerate overnight, or at least 8 hours. Keep chilled until ready to serve.

Notes

  • For the first and bottom layer of graham crackers, I used 6 full graham crackers. For the second and third layers, I used 6 full graham crackers plus ¾'s of one additional cracker broken into quarters. 
  • The top layer of strawberries will cause the cool whip to “crack” a little as it chills. For the best-looking top layer, wait to decorate the top layer of strawberries until you’re about to serve the cake. 
 
HOW TO SERVE
  • Decorate the top layer with a variety of strawberry slices: whole, halved, quartered and thinly sliced or keep it simple with a clean layer of strawberries!
  • Drizzle strawberry syrup on top of each slice for an extra delicious boost of strawberry flavor.
HOW TO STORE
Keep this dessert stored and covered in the refrigerator. Seal with plastic wrap to keep the fruit topping as fresh as possible. It’s best enjoyed after chilling for about 8 hours - that’s when the graham crackers will still have a little crunch to them, but everything will have settled together!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg

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