Serve this Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe when you need a fresh-tasting, quick dessert. It’s an easy, make-head sweet treat!
Sometimes I find a dessert idea and wonder why I never ran across it before…and this Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe is definitely one of those desserts. I must be living under a rock because this is one of the easiest and tastiest recipes I’ve ever made. It tastes incredibly fresh and the best thing is that it lasts in the refrigerator for several days…that is if you can manage not to eat it all at once!
Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe
It’s assembled in layers and they go together so quickly. Once you get your strawberries cleaned and sliced it takes literally a few minutes. Here’s what to do!
No Bake Strawberry Ice Box Cake
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 quarts strawberries
- 2 small or 1 large container Cool Whip I used Cool Whip Free
- 1 box graham crackers
Instructions
- Wash, hull and slice the strawberries. Set aside.
- In an 9 x 9 square pan, spoon a thin layer of Cool Whip on the bottom.
- Layer squares of graham crackers followed by another layer of Cool Whip.
- Layer the strawberries on the Cool Whip.
- Repeat the layers twice ending with strawberries on top.
- Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours. Can be made the day before and refrigerated overnight.
Notes
When you are making the layers, it doesn’t really matter what your graham crackers look like. They can be broken and it won’t taste a bit different! Sometimes I get a little heavy handed with the Cool Whip and can only get two layers. When I was making this to take these pictures, I was a little more careful and got three layers. Either way, it tastes the same. I like to save a few strawberries and use them for garnish. Fresh mint looks beautiful as well.
If you don’t like the idea of using Cool Whip, you could use real whipping cream. I don’t think it would last as long in the refrigerator. If you were making and eating the same day, then I think it would be delish.
This strawberry icebox cake could easily be made in a 9 x 13 pan if you were feeding a crowd. Just get more strawberries and Cool Whip. You will have plenty of graham crackers if you have a full box.
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More delicious strawberry dessert recipes!
- Strawberry Scones
- Strawberry Cream Cheese Skillet Cake
- Strawberry Streusel
- Strawberry Lemon Shortbread Bars
- Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits
- Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins
- Strawberry Walnut Bread
- Strawberry Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
- Strawberry No Churn Ice Cream
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Nina says
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 10:33 amThank you, looks lovely! What is this cool whip? Is it same stuff than normal whipped cream but made for last longer? Or does it taste different?
Ann Drake says
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 2:02 pmHi Nina! Cool Whip is found in the frozen food section of any grocery store in the US. It’s a whipped topping that tastes somewhat like real whipped cream, but not exactly. It has a lighter and fluffier texture. It does hold up a lot longer than regular whipping cream. Hope this helps!
Valerie says
Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 11:15 amI had this dessert at some house and love look it up and make it to day.
Barbara Brown says
Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 6:13 pmIt was very quick & easy to make… in frig. now; cant wait to taste😋😋.
Nan Martino says
Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 8:53 amSounds amazing! I will make it for my Quilt club, but will use fresh whipped cream!
Sue says
Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 9:06 amoh man!!! strawberries are now in in florida….cant wait to try this!!! also your other ice box cakes! I hate to cook, but love sweets, this is perfect. Thanks Ann, keep’em comin!! glad I found you.
Ann Drake says
Monday, February 26, 2018 at 8:29 amI’m in Ohio and the Florida strawberries are just beginning to come in. I love them too!
Carol K says
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 4:05 pmOMG! That reminds me of how my mom used to assemble her version of “strawberry shortcake” for us kids. Only she would make individual servings for each of us by layering the graham crackers, whipped cream and strawberries on each of our plates. That was sooooooooo delicious. We used to lick the plate. LOL
Georgianne says
Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 1:14 pmWhat an easy peasy summer dessert! Can’t wait to try it.
Sav says
Monday, September 26, 2016 at 1:05 pmLooks Yuummy and veryyyy easy!
Audrey says
Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 4:52 pmUnfortunately I hate the taste and texture of cool whip so I usually skip anything that uses it. Of course sometimes it’s ok to just substitute the real thing.
Your photos look great!
Myrna says
Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 4:02 pmYou might like what I make. I mix equal parts of Cool Whip and strawberry yogurt. You can add some strawberries in the mix to make this refrigerator pie/cake with graham cracker crust. Put some strawberries on top. BTW I don’t like pie crust.
Nancy says
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 3:16 pmAnn, thank you so much for this recipe! I have already made it twice, and I plan to make it again for a family get-together this weekend. It’s super easy and super delicious!
Autumn says
Friday, May 15, 2015 at 11:46 pmThis looks yummy! Having guest for the weekend , will be trying!
Helen Blount says
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 10:38 pmCan’t wait to make this for my family..We have lots of Florida strawberries now in stores….Sounds delicious and so easy !! Thanks for posting this Ann!
Cindy says
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 3:46 pmI love strawberries, and this looks yummy! In your spare time Ann (hehehe), I’m thinking you should have a Bakery! Just sayin’… :D
Lorraine W says
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 12:07 pmAlways looking for new recipes to serve at our Bible Study group. This should be a hit! Thanks for your inspiring blog. Its about the only one I truly love.
Carole says
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 10:15 amLooks positively fabulous…..great for this time of year. I will probably make it for Sunday School refreshments. I’m scheduled for sometime next month.
Thanks so much for all your delicious and easy recipes…..keep them coming!
Laura Miller says
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 7:03 pmHi Ann,
Thank you so much for the wonderful recipes. I love getting your e-mails and love your decorating style! I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada so enjoy reading your blog as it seems your styles are a little ahead of ours. Keep up the wonderful work,
Cheers,
Laura
Marlene Stephenson says
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 5:17 pmI finally have my own this year even though i will have to add some others,fresh strawberries are so great for summertime and i have enjoyed picking mine from my yard. Thank you Ann for this wonderful recipe and have a great day.
Chloe Crabtree says
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 3:08 pmLove it! So easy and so delicious! I am pinning and sharing this over at G+ and FB! Perfect for summer! Bring on the summer!
Martha says
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 2:00 pmAnn, this looks so good! I am going to try it ASAP. I want some now!
Jackie York says
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 9:23 amNeeded this one for this weekend!! Thank you! Pinned it!
Rondell says
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 8:17 amThis recipe looks so easy to do while I recover, my husband deserves this (he loves his sweets) for taking such good care of me. Thanks for posting this and now I’m pinning it!
Rondell♥
Tracy@www.bluridgevintage.com says
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 6:41 amWhat an easy recipe and it looks sooooo Yummy!!! It is strawberry season and would be a wonderful dessert for a cookout or holiday…..Memorial Day is coming up soon. I can’t wait to give this a try. Thank you for bringing this easy recipe to us.