Easy Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe

Published May 9, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Laura in the Kitchen via YouTube

Since the weather is starting to warm up, I’ve been looking for recipes that I can make at home to keep us refreshed and cool. These recipes vary from snacks to desserts, and one of my recent favorites is icebox cakes of different flavors.

But, if you can’t choose which version to make, you can never go wrong with a strawberry icebox cake with creamy filling and fresh berries. Learn how to make one with the help of this video tutorial by Laura in the Kitchen on YouTube.

Ingredients for Strawberry Icebox Cake:

1 (3.4oz) box of instant vanilla pudding
1½ cups of milk
120z container of Cool Whip or 2 cups of whipped cream
2 cups of freshly chopped strawberries
3 tbsp of seedless strawberry jam
1 tbsp of orange juice or water
Graham crackers

How to Make Strawberry Icebox Cake:

Step 1

In a large bowl, add the milk and instant vanilla pudding, then whisk them until well combined, and set them aside to thicken. While waiting, put the jam in a microwave-safe bowl, then pour in the orange juice or water, and heat it in the microwave for a few seconds to loosen the consistency but make sure to not let it get too hot or boil.

Step 2

Set the jam aside to cool down, then check if the vanilla mixture has thickened, and fold in the whipped cream. Now, assemble the Graham crackers in the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish in a single layer, then spread 1/3 of the cream filling and 1/3 of the strawberries, and drizzle some of the jam.

Step 3

Repeat the layers, then at the last step, spread a layer of just crackers and cream filling, and reserve the remaining strawberries for serving. Wrap the cake with plastic, then place it in the refrigerator, and allow it to chill for around 6 to 24 hours. When ready to serve, top with the reserved strawberries, then serve, and enjoy!