Red White and Blue Icebox Cake
Looking for the ultimate 4th of July dessert? This Red White and Blue Icebox Cake is a simple and festive recipe for a crowd! No baking required and only a few ingredients to layer and put this icebox cake together!
Servings: 14
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Cold Heavy Cream or Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 7-8 Full-Sheet Graham Crackers about 1 standard sleeve
- 2 Cups Fresh Strawberries hulled and quartered
- 2 Cups Fresh Blueberries
Instructions
- Line a 9x5 inch standard loaf pan with plastic wrap with overhang over the edges to easily lift the cake out of the pan.
- Set aside.
- Make the whipped cream first. Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. Be careful not to over beat.2 Cups Cold Heavy Cream or Heavy Whipping Cream, 1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar, 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- Once whipped, layer the cake:Spread a few Tablespoons of whipped cream into a thin layer on the bottom of the prepared pan. This will help the bottom layer of graham crackers stick.7-8 Full-Sheet Graham Crackers
- Layer graham crackers on top to make an even layer. It's okay if it's not completely covered and there are cracks.
- Spread a approximately ¾ cup of whipped cream on top of the graham crackers.
- Then layer 1/2 cup chopped strawberries and 1/2 a cup of blueberries, another ¾ cup whipped cream, another layer of graham crackers, ¾ cup whipped cream, another layer 1/2 cup chopped strawberries and 1/2 a cup of blueberries, ¾ cup whipped cream, graham crackers, then the rest of the whipped cream and the rest of the berries.2 Cups Fresh Strawberries, 2 Cups Fresh Blueberries
- Cover the icebox cake with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Allow to soften at room temperature for 10-15 minutes then use a warm knife to cut into slices.
Notes
Left overs should be eaten within 2-3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g