Description
Summer Berry Icebox Cake brings cool, creamy layers of graham crackers and luscious berries together in a no-bake dessert. Refrigerator magic melds sweet cream and fresh fruit into a refreshing treat you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
- 19 oz (539 grams) graham crackers
- 12 oz (340 grams) Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream)
Dairy and Pudding Ingredients:
- 8 oz (227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 (3.4 oz/96 grams) packages vanilla instant pudding
- 2 ½ cups cold milk
Topping Ingredient:
- 2 oz (57 grams) white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Create a silky smooth pudding base by whipping cream cheese and vanilla pudding mix until fully incorporated, using an electric mixer for optimal texture.
- Gradually introduce milk into the mixture, blending until achieving a uniformly creamy consistency.
- Gently fold in most of the whipped topping, preserving a small portion for the final decorative layer.
- Prepare the pan by spreading a light coating of whipped topping across the bottom to prevent sticking.
- Construct the first foundation layer by carefully positioning graham crackers across the pan’s base, breaking pieces to fill any gaps along the edges.
- Generously spread the pudding mixture over the graham cracker foundation, ensuring complete coverage.
- Artfully arrange sliced strawberries and blueberries across the pudding layer, creating a vibrant and colorful surface.
- Repeat the layering process: add another set of graham crackers, followed by pudding mixture and a fresh berry arrangement.
- Continue building layers, alternating between graham crackers, pudding, and mixed berries until the pan reaches its capacity.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the graham crackers to soften and absorb the surrounding flavors.
- Prior to serving, melt white chocolate chips using recommended melting techniques.
- Embellish the chilled dessert by drizzling melted white chocolate across the top, either using a spoon or piping from a prepared bag.
- Slice and serve the chilled icebox cake, presenting a refreshing summer dessert perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Notes
- Prepare this delightful no-bake dessert ahead of time to let the graham crackers soak up the creamy pudding mixture and berry juices.
- Layer ingredients carefully to ensure each bite has a perfect balance of graham crackers, creamy filling, and fresh berries.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to achieve the ideal soft, cake-like texture that melts in your mouth.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries and blueberries for the most vibrant flavor and beautiful color contrast.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate just before serving to add a luxurious touch and extra sweetness to the dessert.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days, though the cake is best enjoyed within 24 hours of preparation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg