Strawberry Refrigerator Cake | Bake at 350°

Fresh
strawberries
are layered with graham crackers and a fluffy cream cheese whipped cream.
After a few hours in the refrigerator, the graham crackers magically transform
into soft “cake” layers. It IS magic!

Here are your basic ingredients…that’s it! Wait until you see how it comes
together. 

Start with a layer of graham crackers.

 Add a layer of this delectable cream cheese-whipped cream. Ooh-la-la!

Add sliced strawberries.

Repeat. 

Pop in the fridge and wait for the magic to happen!  

This is the perfect make-ahead summer dessert! One tip: if you plan to
make it more than 12 hours in advance, you might want to place the
strawberries on the top layer closer to serving time. That way, they’re at
their prettiest. 

This no-bake cake is the hit of the summer! Fresh strawberries are layered
with graham crackers and a fluffy cream cheese whipped cream. After a few
hours in the refrigerator, the graham crackers magically transform into soft
“cake” layers. 

PREP TIME: 20 minutes

INACTIVE TIME: 4 hours to overnight

YIELD: 9 servings

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, divided

2 cups heavy cream

1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste

2 sleeves* graham crackers

2 pounds fresh strawberries, sliced

[Note: vanilla extract may be substituted.]

*depending on the brand and packaging size, you may need more to cover the
layers

Beat the cream cheese with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar. Mix until fluffy
and loosened in texture. In another bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks
form. Add remaining powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste. Whip on high
until stiff peaks form. Switch to the paddle attachment if using a stand
mixer. On low speed, add the cream cheese in three additions, mixing until
incorporated. 

Cover the bottom of an 8×8” pan with a single layer of graham crackers,
breaking into pieces to fill as needed. Spread 1/3 of the cream mixture on
top. Add a single layer of sliced strawberries. Repeat the layers—graham
crackers, cream, strawberries—twice more. If desired, place the top layer of
strawberries in a decorative pattern.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. If refrigerating more than 12
hours before serving, wait to slice and add the top layer of strawberries
until closer to serving time.