Easy Creamy Strawberry Shortcake Icebox Cake
A no-bake, creamy, and fruity strawberry shortcake icebox cake perfect for summer, featuring layers of whipped cream, cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and tender shortcake biscuits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–15 shortcake biscuits (store-bought or homemade, about 3 inches in diameter)
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 1 pound)
- 2 cups heavy cream (480 ml), chilled
- 8 ounces cream cheese (225 g), softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g), divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: In a medium bowl, toss sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Let sit at room temperature to macerate.
- Whip the cream: In a large chilled bowl, beat 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- Blend cream cheese and sugar: In a separate bowl, soften 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese with 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold cream cheese into whipped cream gently until fully combined.
- Layer the cake: In a 9×9-inch pan, layer shortcake biscuits, spread a third of the cream mixture over them, then spoon a third of the strawberries and juices on top. Repeat two more times, ending with cream on top.
- Chill the cake: Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh strawberry slices or powdered sugar if desired. Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
Keep cream and bowls chilled for best whipping results. Fold cream cheese gently into whipped cream to maintain airiness. Let strawberries macerate to release juices that soften biscuits without sogginess. Use a serrated knife for clean slices. Chilling overnight is essential for texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/9th of th
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 4
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, icebox cake, no-bake dessert, summer dessert, creamy dessert, easy dessert, layered cake