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Summer Berry Icebox Cake

Refreshingly Summer Berry Icebox Cake to Beat the Heat

Enjoy a Summer Berry Icebox Cake, a cool no-bake dessert perfect for summer gatherings, featuring strawberries, blueberries, and a creamy filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 1 box Graham Crackers Can substitute with vanilla wafers.
  • 3 cups Fresh Strawberries, sliced Can be switched with raspberries.
  • 1.5 cups Fresh Blueberries Blackberries can be used as an alternative.
For the Cream Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened Use dairy-free cream cheese for a vegan option.
  • 2 packages Vanilla Instant Pudding Each package is 3.4 oz.
  • 2.5 cups Cold Milk Any plant-based milk works as well.
  • 12 oz Cool Whip Can substitute with homemade whipped cream.
For the Topping
  • 2 oz White Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate makes a wonderful alternative.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and vanilla pudding until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add cold milk while mixing until pudding is fully incorporated and thickened.
  3. Fold in Cool Whip gently, reserving some for later.
  4. Spread reserved whipped cream on the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
  5. Layer graham crackers evenly over the bottom.
  6. Spread a layer of pudding mixture over the graham crackers.
  7. Add a layer of sliced strawberries and blueberries on top.
  8. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients, ending with a layer of berries.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  10. Melt white chocolate and drizzle over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, allow the cake to chill overnight to enhance flavors.

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