Description
Creamy layers of graham crackers nestle between luscious no bake summer berry icebox cake, creating a delightful dessert perfect for warm days. Cool, refreshing flavors blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups/720 ml fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 ½ cups/360 ml fresh blueberries
- 19 oz/539 g graham crackers
- 12 oz/340 g cool whip (or homemade whipped cream)
- 8 oz/227 g cream cheese, softened
- 2 packages (3.4 oz/96 g each) vanilla instant pudding
- 2 ½ cups/600 ml cold milk
- 2 oz/57 g white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pudding Preparation: Whip cream cheese and vanilla pudding mix using an electric mixer until smooth and fully integrated.
- Liquid Incorporation: Blend milk into the mixture, creating a uniform, creamy texture.
- Topping Integration: Fold most of the whipped topping into the pudding mixture, reserving a small portion for final decoration.
- Pan Setup: Spread a thin layer of whipped topping across the pan’s bottom to prevent sticking.
- Layering Foundation: Arrange graham crackers evenly across the pan’s base, cutting pieces to fill edges and create a complete bottom layer.
- First Flavor Tier: Spread pudding mixture comprehensively over graham crackers, ensuring full coverage.
- Berry Distribution: Distribute sliced strawberries and blueberries across the pudding layer, creating a vibrant and visually appealing surface.
- Repetitive Stacking: Continue layering graham crackers, pudding mixture, and mixed berries until the pan is filled, maintaining a consistent pattern.
- Chilling Process: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for 4 hours, allowing graham crackers to soften and flavors to meld.
- Finishing Touch: Melt white chocolate chips using appropriate techniques and drizzle across the top of the chilled dessert, either with a spoon or piping bag.
- Serving Presentation: Slice and serve the chilled icebox cake, showcasing a refreshing summer dessert perfect for warm-weather gatherings.
Notes
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow graham crackers to soften and absorb flavors, creating a cake-like texture.
- Berry Selection Matters: Choose ripe, fresh strawberries and blueberries for maximum flavor and visual appeal.
- Prevent Cracker Gaps: Break graham crackers strategically to cover the entire pan bottom, ensuring even layering.
- Chocolate Drizzle Technique: Melt white chocolate carefully to avoid burning, using smooth drizzling motions for an elegant finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg