Go Back
+ servings
Summer Berry Icebox Cake

Luscious Summer Berry Icebox Cake That Beats the Heat

A delightful and refreshing Summer Berry Icebox Cake that combines layers of creamy goodness and vibrant berries, perfect for hot days.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 package Graham Crackers can be swapped with vanilla wafers
For the Cream Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened for easy blending
  • 1 box Vanilla Instant Pudding can experiment with chocolate or banana pudding
  • 2 cups Cold Milk almond milk works as dairy-free substitute
  • 2 cups Cool Whip reserve ½ cup for later
For the Berries
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries sliced; substitute raspberries or blackberries
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries can substitute with chopped peaches or other fruits
For the Topping
  • ½ cup White Chocolate Chips can use dark chocolate or caramel sauce

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1 box of vanilla instant pudding mix until smooth and creamy, about 2–3 minutes. Gradually mix in 2 cups of cold milk, scraping down the sides as needed.
  2. Gently fold in 2 cups of Cool Whip, reserving ½ cup for later, until the mixture is well combined and fluffy.
  3. Spread a thin layer of the reserved Cool Whip across the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Lay down a single layer of graham crackers over the Cool Whip.
  4. Top the crackers with half of the cream mixture and evenly spread it out, followed by half of the sliced strawberries and blueberries.
  5. Repeat these layers, finishing with a layer of berries on top.
  6. Cover the assembled Summer Berry Icebox Cake with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then refrigerate it for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  7. Before serving, melt ½ cup of white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl by heating in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  8. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the cake for an elegant finish. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother filling. Allowing the cake to rest overnight helps the flavors meld beautifully.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!