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Summer Berry Icebox Cake

Delightful Summer Berry Icebox Cake – No Bake and Effortless

Enjoy a slice of summer with this effortless No Bake Summer Berry Icebox Cake, featuring fresh berries and creamy layers.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 2 cups Graham Crackers Can substitute with vanilla wafers for a twist.
  • 2.5 cups Cold Milk Essential for blending the pudding mix smoothly.
For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened, at room temperature for easy blending.
  • 2 packs Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix 3.4 oz each, feel free to explore other flavors.
  • 12 oz Cool Whip Or homemade whipped cream for enhanced flavor.
For the Berries
  • 3 cups Fresh Strawberries Sliced; can use raspberries for a tangy substitute.
  • 1.5 cups Fresh Blueberries Ensure they’re fresh and dry before adding.
For the Topping
  • 2 oz White Chocolate Chips For a decorative drizzle; omit if preferred.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat 8 oz of softened cream cheese together with two packs of vanilla instant pudding mix until smooth and creamy. Gradually pour in 2.5 cups of cold milk while mixing to prevent lumps. Continue mixing until fully combined, and then gently fold in 12 oz of Cool Whip, reserving 1/2 cup for later use, until no streaks remain.
  2. Spread a thin layer of the reserved Cool Whip evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan. Layer graham crackers over the whipped cream, covering the entire surface, then scoop a generous layer of cream filling over the crackers, followed by an even distribution of sliced strawberries and blueberries.
  3. Continue building your cake by repeating the layers, gently pressing down on the fruit layer with a spatula, then adding another layer of graham crackers, more cream filling, and a fresh layer of strawberries and blueberries until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cream filling on top.
  4. Cover the assembled cake tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the graham crackers to soften.
  5. When ready to serve, melt 2 oz of white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring in 20-second increments until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the chilled cake. Cut into squares and serve chilled, garnished with extra berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth blending. Refrigerate the cake overnight for the best texture, allowing the graham crackers to soften and meld with the filling.

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