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Red White Blue Icebox Cake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Red White Blue Icebox Cake is a refreshing and patriotic no-bake dessert perfect for any celebration. Layers of crunchy graham crackers, creamy vanilla pudding mixed with cream cheese and whipped topping, and fresh strawberries and blueberries come together to create a visually stunning and delicious treat. Chilled for several hours to set, this cake combines ease of preparation with delightful flavors and textures.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

  • 22-24 graham crackers (approximately)

Filling

  • 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese
  • 2 (3.4 ounce / 96.4 grams each) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups (720 ml) cold 2% milk
  • 2 (8 ounce / 227 grams each) containers frozen whipped topping, thawed

Fruit Topping

  • 3 cups (approximately 450 grams) sliced strawberries
  • 2 cups (approximately 300 grams) blueberries

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Base: Lay a single layer of graham crackers snugly at the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. This forms the cake’s base and keeps the dessert stable during slicing.
  2. Make the Creamy Pudding Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer to beat the cream cheese and instant vanilla pudding mix until smooth, about 2 minutes to avoid lumps. Slowly add cold 2% milk while continuing to beat until the mixture is fully combined and even in texture.
  3. Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture until no streaks remain, ensuring a light and airy filling.
  4. Assemble Layers: Spoon about one-third of the creamy pudding mixture evenly over the graham cracker layer. Then add one-third of the sliced strawberries and one-third of the blueberries on top. Repeat this layering process two more times, finishing with the remaining fruit layer on top.
  5. Chill the Cake: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 4 hours to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld. For best results, chilling overnight is recommended.
  6. Freeze Before Serving: To create cleaner slices, freeze the cake for 30-45 minutes just before serving. This firms up the layers to minimize crumbling when cutting.
  7. Serve: When ready to serve, slice carefully with a sharp knife. Arrange extra fresh strawberries, blueberries, or mint leaves on the serving platter for added visual appeal.

Notes

  • Use a sharp knife warmed slightly under hot water for cleaner slices.
  • Chilling overnight enhances the flavor melding and texture firmness.
  • Feel free to substitute the fruit with other fresh berries if desired.
  • Ensure whipped topping is fully thawed and gently folded to maintain airiness.
  • This dessert is best served cold and consumed within 2 days.

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