Memorial Day No-Bake Icebox Cake (Printable)

No-bake icebox cake of graham crackers, whipped cream and sliced strawberries, chilled until layers set.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy & Cream

01 - 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
02 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Cookies & Base

04 - 1 (14-ounce) box graham crackers

→ Fruit

05 - 1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

→ Optional Garnish

06 - 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
07 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Place cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer until stiff peaks form.
02 - Spread a thin, even layer of whipped cream across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to create the initial base.
03 - Arrange a single layer of graham crackers over the whipped cream, breaking pieces as needed to cover the surface completely.
04 - Spread one-third of the remaining whipped cream over the graham crackers, then scatter one-third of the sliced strawberries in an even layer.
05 - Repeat the sequence twice more—graham crackers, whipped cream, and strawberries—ending with a final layer of whipped cream and arranged strawberries on top.
06 - For a patriotic presentation, scatter fresh blueberries over the top and tuck mint leaves where desired.
07 - Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the layers to soften and meld.
08 - Using a sharp knife, slice chilled portions carefully for clean layers and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You don’t even need to turn on the oven: all the chill and none of the sweat.
  • The way the graham crackers soften between whipped cream layers is pure magic—it’ll win over even the 'not a cake person' friends.
02 -
  • If you rush the chilling step, you’ll get crumbly layers instead of a blissfully sliceable cake.
  • Swapping in chocolate graham crackers turns the whole thing into a strawberry-chocolate dream—just don’t tell the purists!
03 -
  • If you’re making this for a crowd, double the recipe and build it in a trifle dish so everyone can admire those sun-dappled layers.
  • A whisper of lemon zest in the cream wakes up the flavors and makes each bite taste like summer.
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