Description
A no-bake dessert perfect for summer, this Strawberry Shortcake Icebox Cake layers jammy homemade strawberry sauce, lemonade whipped cream, and graham crackers. After a chill in the freezer, the layers meld into a tender, cake-like treat that’s light, fruity, and refreshing.
Ingredients
- For the strawberry sauce:
- 2 cups strawberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- For the lemonade whipped cream:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp lemon juice or lemonade
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- For the cake layers:
- 1 box graham crackers
- Fresh strawberries, sliced, for topping
Instructions
- To make the strawberry sauce, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Stir into the strawberries and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat heavy cream, vanilla, lemon juice, and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap. Spread a thin layer of whipped cream on the bottom.
- Layer graham crackers, whipped cream, and strawberry sauce. Repeat two more times, finishing with graham crackers and a thin layer of whipped cream.
- Cover and freeze for 3–4 hours.
- Before serving, let the cake sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes. Unmold and frost with reserved whipped cream.
- Top with fresh strawberry slices and serve.
Notes
- Use chocolate graham crackers for a chocolate-strawberry version.
- Try different fruit sauces like raspberry or blueberry.
- Store-bought jam can replace homemade sauce in a pinch.
- Vanilla wafers are a good graham cracker alternative.
- Frozen strawberries work just as well as fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
