Strawberry Icebox Dessert is the ultimate no-bake Spring dessert. Fabulously creamy‚ it is a no-fail dessert and perfect for using plump‚ juicy‚ in-season strawberries.Graham crackers‚ a cream cheese/whipped cream mixture and sliced strawberries are layered in a baking dish. This recipe is so‚ so easy. Its a great recipe for kids to help with. Once the graham crackers get soft‚ this dessert has the texture of a light and tender cake. So delicious!Summer DessertIcebox cakes are ideal for summer entertaining. Their cool‚ creamy texture is perfect on a hot summer day. So refreshing. I also love that I dont have to turn the oven on to make one.Make-Ahead DessertThis icebox dessert is one of my favorite make-ahead desserts for potlucks and get-togethers. It should be made at least 2 hours in advance. 8 hours in advance is even better. The graham crackers get soft over time giving it a wonderous texture.Minimal IngredientsNo crazy ingredients needed to make this recipe. Just basic ingredients that you are likely to have on hand.Cream Cheese let it soften so that it mixes in well.Powdered SugarHeavy Whipping CreamVanilla ExtractAlmond Extract go easy on the almond extract. A little goes a long way.Cinnamon Graham Crackers you can use regular or chocolate but I like the flavor that cinnamon adds.Fresh Strawberries the real star of this dessert. Recipe TipYou will need a hand-held electric mixer for this recipe. Be sure to beat the whipping cream mixture until it is thick‚ but do not overbeat it.StorageIf wrapped well‚ will keep for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator.More Strawberry DessertsStrawberry Sheet CakeStrawberry Amaretto TrifleEasy Strawberry ShortcakeGlazed Strawberry FrittersMore Icebox DessertsLemon Icebox CakeNutter Butter Chocolate Icebox CakeStrawberry Pretzel Icebox PieCaramel Ritz Cracker Icebox DessertBlueberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake PrintStrawberry Icebox DessertStrawberry Icebox Dessert is the ultimate no-bake Spring dessert. Fabulously creamy‚ it is a no-fail dessert and perfect for using plump‚ juicy‚ in-season strawberries.Course DessertCuisine SouthernKeyword no-bake dessert‚ Spring‚ strawberryPrep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 0 minutes minutesRefrigerate 2 hours hoursTotal Time 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutesServings 12Calories 383kcalEquipmentHand-held electric mixerIngredients8 ounces cream cheese‚ softened1 cup powdered sugar2 cups heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract teaspoon almond extract18 sheets cinnamon graham crackers5 cups sliced strawberriesfresh mint for garnish‚ optionalInstructionsIn a large mixing bowl‚ use a hand-held electric mixer to beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.Add cream‚ vanilla‚ and almond extract and beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.Spread a small amount of cream cheese mixture in the bottom of a 117-inch baking dish. (This is just to hold the bottom layer of graham crackers in place.)Place of graham crackers in a single layer.Spread of remaining cream cheese mixture over graham crackers.Top with 2 cups of sliced strawberries‚ spreading them evenly.Place another layer of graham crackers over strawberries. Spread another of the cream cheese mixture on top.Top with another 2 cups of sliced strawberries.Then add the final layer of graham crackers.Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture on top.Scatter remaining 1 cup of strawberries on top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours before serving.Garnish with fresh mint if desired and serve.NotesYou can use regular graham crackers or chocolate graham crackers instead of cinnamon.Nutritional info is provided as a guide only and will vary based on brands of products used.NutritionCalories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 990IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mgWant to Save This Recipe?Save This RecipeThe post Strawberry Icebox Dessert appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.