Description
This Quick Icebox Cake Recipe is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring layers of chocolate wafer cookies, fresh strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream. It’s easy to make and perfect for warm weather, offering a refreshing and indulgent treat that requires minimal prep and no cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Whipped Cream Mixture
- 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cake Layers
- 1 box (about 9 ounces) chocolate wafer cookies or chocolate graham crackers
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries or mixed berries
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Whipped Cream: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the cold heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form, creating a light and fluffy whipped cream.
- Assemble Base Layer: Spread a thin layer of the whipped cream evenly on the bottom of an 8×8 inch dish to prevent the cookies from sticking and establish the base for layering.
- Add Cookie Layer: Arrange a single layer of chocolate wafer cookies or graham crackers over the whipped cream, breaking cookies as needed to fill the surface.
- Layer Cream and Berries: Spread a layer of whipped cream evenly over the cookie layer, then add a layer of sliced fresh strawberries or mixed berries to introduce fresh fruity flavor and texture.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering cookies, whipped cream, and berries until all ingredients are used, finishing with a final layer of whipped cream on top.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the top layer of whipped cream if using, for an extra chocolatey crunch.
- Chill: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the cookies to soften and meld into a cake-like texture.
- Serve: Once chilled and set, slice the icebox cake into portions and serve chilled for a refreshing and delicious dessert.
Notes
- For best results, chill the cake overnight to ensure all layers soften completely and flavors meld.
- You can substitute vanilla wafers or graham crackers for a different flavor profile.
- For variation, consider adding a layer of chocolate pudding or lemon curd between layers for extra richness or tang.
