Description
This No Bake Summer Berry Icebox Cake is a chilled, creamy dessert layered with graham crackers, pudding, whipped cream, and fresh berries. Perfect for hot days when you want a delicious dessert without turning on the oven!
Ingredients
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Essential Ingredients:
- 19 oz graham crackers
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- Two (3.4 oz) packages vanilla instant pudding mix (total ~6.8 oz)
- 2 ½ cups cold milk
- 12 oz Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream (reserve ½ cup for topping)
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
- 2 oz white chocolate chips, for drizzling
Optional Add-Ons:
- Additional fresh berries like raspberries or blackberries
- Chopped nuts or granola for texture
- 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract for extra flavor
Substitutions and Shortcuts:
- Oreo cookies or gluten-free crackers in place of graham crackers
- Mascarpone cheese instead of cream cheese
- Use cornstarch and vanilla extract instead of pudding mix
- Store-bought whipped topping or homemade whipped cream with heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding Mixture: Beat softened cream cheese and dry pudding mix together until smooth (2–3 mins). Slowly add cold milk, mixing until fully combined. Gently fold in 11½ oz of Cool Whip, reserving ½ cup for topping.
- Layer the Base: Spread a thin layer of reserved Cool Whip in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan. Lay down a single layer of graham crackers, breaking as needed to fit.
- Add Pudding and Berries: Spread a layer of pudding mixture over graham crackers. Add a layer of sliced strawberries and blueberries.
- Repeat: Add another layer of graham crackers, pudding mixture, and berries. Repeat once more for a total of three layers, ending with berries on top.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the graham crackers to soften and flavors to meld.
- Drizzle White Chocolate: Melt white chocolate chips and drizzle over the top before serving. Use a spoon or piping bag for a clean finish.
Notes
- Layer ingredients gently to keep berries looking fresh and vibrant.
- Chill overnight for best results—the texture improves as it rests.
- Make it your own with different berries or flavored pudding mixes!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: undefined
Keywords: icebox cake, no bake dessert, summer dessert, berry icebox cake, cool whip dessert, graham cracker cake