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Perfect No-Bake Red White and Blue Icebox Cake

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A quick and easy no-bake icebox cake featuring layers of whipped cream, cream cheese, graham crackers, and fresh strawberries and blueberries, perfect for 4th of July celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 sleeves (about 9 oz / 255 g) graham crackers (Honey Maid recommended)
  • 2 cups (480 ml) cold heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz (225 g) softened cream cheese (can substitute mascarpone)
  • 3/4 cup (90 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, washed and dried
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon juice to brighten berry layers

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cream cheese mixture: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy (about 10 minutes).
  2. Whip the heavy cream in a large chilled bowl until soft peaks form (5-7 minutes).
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, maintaining volume (2 minutes).
  4. Rinse, dry, and slice the strawberries; toss berries with lemon juice if using (5 minutes).
  5. In a 9×9-inch square baking dish, spread a thin layer of cream mixture on the bottom.
  6. Add a single layer of graham crackers, breaking to fit snugly.
  7. Spread a generous layer of cream over the crackers, then scatter a mix of strawberries and blueberries on top.
  8. Repeat layering graham crackers, cream, and berries until all ingredients are used, finishing with a cream layer on top (10 minutes).
  9. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow crackers to soften and flavors to meld.
  10. Before serving, optionally garnish with extra fresh berries or crushed graham crackers. Cut into squares and serve cold.

Notes

Keep ingredients cold for best whipping results. Do not over-whip cream. Fold whipped cream gently into cream cheese mixture to maintain fluffiness. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Use fresh berries and avoid overripe ones to prevent sogginess. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese. For gluten-free, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free cookies or almond flour crackers. Let cake sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for best mouthfeel.

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Keywords: no-bake, icebox cake, 4th of July, red white and blue, patriotic dessert, summer dessert, easy dessert, whipped cream, berries

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