Refreshing Berry Icebox Cake

Name: Refreshing Berry Icebox Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 box graham crackers; 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced; 1 cup fresh blueberries

A cool and creamy no bake dessert that tastes like a light cheesecake with fresh fruit.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· August 10, 2026

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

0 minutes

Total

6 hours 20 minutes

Serves

This berry icebox cake is one of my favorite things to pull out of the fridge on a warm afternoon. It layers crispy graham crackers with a fluffy cream cheese mixture and fresh berries, and after a few hours of chilling, it turns into something that tastes just like a homemade cake.

Since you do not need to turn on the oven, it is the perfect dessert for hot days or when you are hosting a crowd. I love making this ahead of time because it actually tastes better the next day once the graham crackers have softened up.

🧺 Ingredients

16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 box graham crackers
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup fresh blueberries

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl until the mixture is completely smooth.
2
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
3
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
4
Spread a thin layer of the cream mixture on the bottom of a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
5
Arrange a layer of graham crackers over the cream, breaking them as needed to fit the pan.
6
Spread about one third of the remaining cream over the crackers and top with a portion of the sliced berries.
7
Repeat the layers of crackers, cream, and berries until you have used everything up, ending with a layer of cream and berries on top.
8
Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, though overnight is best, to let the crackers soften into a cake texture.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator covered tightly with plastic wrap for up to 3 days. If you want a prettier presentation, save some fresh berries to arrange on top right before you serve it.

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