Graham Cracker Icebox Cake
Indulge in the nostalgic charm of a classic *Graham Cracker Icebox Cake*, a no-bake dessert that’s as simple as it is delicious. This dreamy treat features layers of honey-kissed graham crackers and fluffy vanilla whipped cream, delicately sweetened with powdered sugar and topped with a sprinkling of chocolate shavings or cocoa powder. Prepared in just 20 minutes, this effortless recipe requires no cooking, making it the perfect make-ahead dessert for dinner parties, barbecues, or casual weeknight indulgence. As it chills in the fridge, the graham crackers soften into a cake-like texture, beautifully melding with the creamy layers for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Serve this crowd-pleaser straight from the refrigerator, sliced into neat squares, for a refreshingly cool dessert that hits all the right notes of comfort and sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 18 sheets Graham crackers
- 2 cups Heavy whipping cream
- 0.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, pour in the heavy whipping cream. Using a hand or stand mixer, whip the cream on medium speed until soft peaks form.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the whipped cream and continue whipping on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
In an 8x8-inch square baking dish, spread a thin layer of whipped cream on the bottom to help anchor the first layer of graham crackers.
Place a single layer of graham crackers over the whipped cream, breaking them as needed to fit the dish neatly.
Spread approximately one-third of the whipped cream over the graham crackers, creating an even layer.
Repeat the layering process: graham crackers followed by whipped cream, for two more layers, ending with a layer of whipped cream on top.
Sprinkle chocolate shavings or cocoa powder evenly over the top layer of whipped cream as a garnish.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the graham crackers to soften and the flavors to meld.
After chilling, slice into squares and serve cold. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 218.7 g | 280% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.9 g | 535% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 481 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 1212 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 264.8 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 173.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 321 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
