Cool, creamy, fruity, and incredibly easy to make, this Strawberry Shortcake Icebox Cake is the perfect no-bake dessert for warm days, holidays, potlucks, or family gatherings. Layers of graham crackers soften into a cake-like texture while the creamy cheesecake filling and juicy strawberries create a rich strawberry shortcake flavor in every bite.
The best part? You can make it ahead of time, and it gets even better overnight.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No baking required
- Easy make-ahead dessert
- Creamy cheesecake flavor
- Fresh strawberries in every layer
- Perfect for summer parties and holidays
- Feeds a crowd easily
- Soft cake-like texture after chilling
Ingredients
- 1 box graham crackers
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 package cream cheese, softened (8 oz)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 boxes instant cheesecake or vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz each)
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 container whipped topping, thawed (8 oz)
- Extra strawberries for topping
- Crushed shortbread cookies or graham crackers for garnish
How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Icebox Cake
Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Make the Pudding Layer
In a separate bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
Let it sit for 2–3 minutes to fully set.
Combine the Filling
Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fully combined.
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 container whipped topping, thawed (8 oz)
- Extra strawberries for topping
- Crushed shortbread cookies or graham crackers for garnish
How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Icebox Cake
Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Make the Pudding Layer
In a separate bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
Let it sit for 2–3 minutes to fully set.
Combine the Filling
Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fully combined.
