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Easy No-Bake Red White and Blue Icebox Cake

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A simple, festive no-bake icebox cake layered with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, blueberries, and crunchy graham crackers. Perfect for summer gatherings and requires no oven.

Ingredients

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  • 12 full sheets graham crackers
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  2. Rinse strawberries and blueberries thoroughly. Slice the strawberries thinly and set aside.
  3. Pour 2 cups of cold heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Spread a thin layer of whipped cream on the bottom of a 9×9-inch dish. Place a single layer of graham crackers on top, breaking pieces to fit if needed.
  5. Spread about a third of the whipped cream over the crackers, then scatter a mix of sliced strawberries and blueberries evenly. Repeat layering twice more: graham crackers, cream, fruit, finishing with a final layer of whipped cream on top.
  6. Sprinkle lemon zest on the top whipped cream layer if using.
  7. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  8. Cut into squares with a sharp knife and serve chilled.

Notes

Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Cut fruit just before assembling to avoid soggy layers. Do not overbeat the cream to prevent graininess. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Use gluten-free graham crackers and coconut cream for gluten-free and dairy-free versions.

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