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No-Bake Strawberry Chocolate Icebox Cake

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This is one of those desserts I make when I want something that looks impressive but honestly takes hardly any effort. It’s creamy, chocolatey, packed with fresh strawberries, and gets better the longer it chills. No oven, no stress, and it’s always the first thing to disappear.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 24 chocolate wafer cookies
  • 1 cup milk for dipping cookies
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • Chocolate shavings or extra strawberries optional for topping

Equipment

  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Shallow bowl or dish for dipping cookies
  • Rectangular dish or loaf pan (8×8-inch or similar)
  • Spatula
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Method
    Whip The Cream
    1. In a large bowl, whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft, fluffy peaks form. Set aside.
    Prepare The Cookies
    1. Pour the milk into a shallow bowl. Quickly dip each chocolate wafer into the milk, just long enough to soften slightly. Do not soak.
    Layer The Cake
    1. Arrange a single layer of dipped cookies in the bottom of your dish.
    2. Spread a layer of whipped cream over the cookies, then scatter over some sliced strawberries.
    Repeat
    1. Continue layering cookies, cream, and strawberries until everything is used, finishing with a thick layer of whipped cream on top.
    Chill
    1. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best texture.
    Serve
    1. Slice and serve cold. Add chocolate shavings or extra strawberries on top if you like.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g

    Notes

    Tips & Variations

    • Use chocolate graham crackers if you can’t find wafer cookies
    • Swap strawberries for raspberries or mixed berries
    • Add a thin layer of strawberry jam between layers for extra flavour
    • For cleaner slices, chill overnight and wipe the knife between cuts

    FAQ

    Can I make this the day before?   
    Yes, and it’s better that way. Overnight chilling gives the best texture.
    Does it freeze well?   
    Not really. The cream can become grainy once thawed.
    Can I make this lighter?   
    You can use lightly sweetened whipped topping, but the flavour won’t be as rich.
    Is this the same as an icebox cake?   
    Yes, this is a classic icebox-style dessert where chilling replaces baking.

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