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Strawberry Icebox Dessert

thetimelessbaker
This no-bake strawberry icebox dessert has rich layers of fresh strawberries and whipped cream between graham crackers. This is a perfect summer dessert!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
chilling time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20 servings
Calories 109 kcal

Equipment

  • standard 9"x13" baking dish
  • food processor or immersion blender
  • mixing bowls of various sizes
  • electric or stand mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered + additional strawberries for garnish
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 0.25 oz envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 1/2 sleeves graham crackers (about 45 squares)

Instructions
 

  • Using a food processor or an immersion blender, puree the 1 pint fresh strawberries, with the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice until no large pieces of strawberries remain. Pour the pureed mixture into a mixing bowl.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the 1/4 cup cold water with the 1 0.25 oz envelope unflavored gelatin and stir until dissolved; allow to sit until soft.
  • Heat the softened gelatin mixture in the microwave 15-30 seconds until in liquid form. Pour immediately into the pureed strawberries and stir. Chill until it reaches a syrup-like consistency (about 20 minutes).
  • Once the strawberry mixture has reached a syrup-like consistency, beat the 2 cups heavy whipping cream in a large mixing bowl or stand mixer until soft peaks form.
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the pureed strawberry mixture until no streaks remain.
  • To assemble: layer the bottom of a 9"x13" pan with a single layer of graham crackers (will need 2 1/2 sleeves graham crackers total), breaking them to fit. Top with 1/3 of the strawberry and whipped cream mixture. Repeat the layers twice, ending with the strawberry and whipped cream mixture.
  • Cover the dish and chill at least 6 hours to overnight. Cut into squares to serve; garnish with additional fresh strawberries.

Notes

  • This icebox dessert requires at least 6 hours to chill to soften the graham crackers; chilling overnight is best.
  • This icebox dessert will keep up to 72 hours in the refrigerator. 
  • This recipe has not been tested using non-dairy whipped topping. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 353IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.1mg
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