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Ultimate Icebox Cake Recipes: 3 Easy Steps to Dessert Perfection

Ultimate Icebox Cake Recipes: 3 Easy Steps to Dessert Perfection

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A classic icebox cake made with layers of whipped cream and crushed graham crackers, frozen overnight for a creamy, crunchy dessert.

  • Total Time: 60
  • Yield: 8-10 1x

Ingredients

✓ 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
✓ 8 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
✓ 3/4 cup powdered sugar
✓ 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
✓ /4 teaspoon fine sea salt
✓ sheets graham crackers or thin chocolate wafers (enough for 3-4 layers in a 9×13-inch pan)
✓ /2 cups fresh berries (optional)
✓ /2 cup mini chocolate chips or dark chocolate (finely chopped; optional)
✓ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, to turn part or all of the cream chocolate)
✓ chocolate shavings, cookie crumbs, or crushed graham crackers (for topping; optional)

Instructions

✓ Whip heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.

✓ In a separate bowl, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract.

✓ Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture gently.

✓ Place crushed graham crackers in the bottom of a freezer-safe container.

✓ Spread half of the cream mixture over the layer of cookies.

✓ Repeat layers with remaining cookies and cream.

✓ Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.

✓ Garnish with fresh berries, chocolate shavings, cookie crumbs, or crushed graham crackers before serving.

Notes

Can be customized with fresh berries or chocolate chips. Store in freezer up to one week before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 15