Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake

This Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake is a dreamy, no-bake dessert layered with fresh strawberries, velvety cheesecake filling, and soft graham crackers that turn cake-like as they chill. It’s refreshing, rich, and perfect for warm-weather gatherings or make-ahead entertaining. Every bite blends creamy sweetness with bright berry flavor, making it a guaranteed crowd favorite. If you love easy desserts that look impressive with minimal effort, this one’s a keeper.

Ingredients

• 2 lb fresh strawberries, washed and sliced
• 2 sleeves graham crackers
• One 8-oz package cream cheese, room temperature
• One 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
• Two 3.4-oz packages instant cheesecake pudding
• 3 cups milk
• One 12-oz carton whipped topping, divided

Directions

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then slowly mix in sweetened condensed milk until creamy.
2. In another bowl, whisk pudding mixes with milk until thickened. Fold in half the whipped topping.
3. Line a 9×13-inch dish with a layer of graham crackers.
4. Spread half the cream cheese mixture over the crackers.
5. Add half the pudding mixture on top.
6. Layer generously with sliced strawberries.
7. Add another layer of graham crackers.
8. Spread remaining cream cheese mixture, then the remaining pudding mixture.
9. Top with another layer of sliced strawberries.
10. Spread the remaining whipped topping over the strawberries.
11. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
12. Slice into squares and serve chilled.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes (+ chilling)
Kcal: ~340 kcal per serving | Servings: 12

Tips

• For clean layers, pat strawberries dry before assembling.
• Chill overnight for the softest, most cake-like graham cracker texture.

FAQ

Can I use vanilla pudding instead of cheesecake?
Yes—vanilla or white chocolate pudding works well.

Can I use frozen strawberries?
Fresh is best; frozen berries release extra liquid and can make the dessert watery.

Can I make this ahead?
Absolutely—this is an ideal make-ahead dessert and keeps well overnight.

How long will it store?
Refrigerate up to 3 days, covered tightly.