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A slice of red white and blue icebox cake topped with strawberries and blueberries.

Red White and Blue Icebox Cake

A simple no-bake dessert perfect for summer holidays.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 packages graham crackers about 14-16 full sheets
For the Filling
  • 2 cups heavy cream cold
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
For the Topping
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup whipped cream for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with plastic wrap, leaving some overhang on the sides.
  2. Arrange a layer of graham crackers on the bottom of the prepared dish. Break crackers to fit if needed.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  4. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  6. Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the cream cheese until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the graham crackers.
  8. Add another layer of graham crackers.
  9. Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the second layer of graham crackers.
  10. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  11. Before serving, remove the cake from the dish using the plastic wrap overhang. Top with sliced strawberries and blueberries.
  12. Garnish with additional whipped cream, if desired.

Notes

You can also use other berries like raspberries. For a more festive look, you can add a layer of whipped cream between the graham crackers and the cream cheese filling.

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