Strawberry Icebox Cake

This no bake strawberry icebox cake is a creamy Woolworth style dessert with a graham cracker crust that sets up cold and slices like a cloud, no oven required.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Strawberry Icebox Cake

Prep Time 15

Chill Time 8

Total Time 8 15

Servings servings

Calories 402kcal

Author Jason Decker

Equipment

9x13 baking dish

Ingredients

For the filling:

6 ounces strawberry jello mix
2 cups boiling water
17 ounces cold evaporated milk
16 ounces cream cheese softened
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
¼ cup lemon juice fresh squeezed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the crust:

Instructions

Add the jello to the boiling water off the heat, stir until dissolved. Let sit on the counter while you assemble the rest of the ingredients.
6 ounces strawberry jello mix, 2 cups boiling water
Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
For the crust, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar. Reserve ½ of this mixture for the topping. Press the rest of it in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place in the freezer.
3 cups graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar
Whip the evaporated milk to stiff peaks in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, set aside. This may take a long time to form, be patient, it will happen!
17 ounces cold evaporated milk
In a large bowl whip the cream cheese until smooth.
16 ounces cream cheese
Add the sugar and mix until combined.
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
Add the lemon juice and vanilla, mix until combined.
¼ cup lemon juice, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Slowly add the jello mixture until everything is well mixed.
Fold in the whipped evaporated milk.
Pour this over the crust, it will look like a lot and will come right to the edge of the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining reserved crumbs on top.
Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight. Slice and serve.

Notes

Chill Factor: An overnight chill in the fridge ensures the perfect set – don’t skip this step!
Creamy Dreamy: Room temperature cream cheese mixes into a silky-smooth cheesecake filling.
Firm Foundation: A solid press of the crust guarantees it supports the luscious topping.
Whipping Up Wonder: An electric mixer brings the filling to its fluffy glory.
Top It Like It’s Hot: Be bold with toppings for added flavor and beauty.
Cool and Collected: Serve chilled for the ultimate creamy indulgence.
Make sure to chill your evaporated milk before whipping!

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