No-Bake Mixed Berry Graham Cracker Icebox Cake

A simple and easy Mixed Berry Graham Cracker Icebox Cake is the perfect summer dessert. No baking required!

Mixed Berry Graham Cracker Icebox Cake

When berry season arrives I look forward to it all year. Summer berries are sweet, juicy, and often affordable when they’re in season. I tend to buy extra when they’re on sale and use them in salads, breakfasts, and desserts. This Mixed Berry Graham Cracker Icebox Cake is one of my favorite no-bake treats — light, fruity, and so easy to put together.

The cake uses a handful of common ingredients you likely already have. If you prefer, swap the vanilla whipped cream for instant chocolate or vanilla pudding for a different flavor and texture. Either way, this dessert comes together quickly and tastes best after it chills overnight.

Use any combination of fresh fruit you like — strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries work beautifully together. The layers of graham crackers soften as they sit in the cream, creating cake-like slices that are creamy, fruity, and satisfying.

How to make this Icebox Cake:

1. Place a mixing bowl in the freezer for about 30 minutes to chill.
2. Wash and slice the berries or other fruit you plan to use.
3. In a large chilled bowl, beat very cold heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
4. Divide the whipped cream into four portions.
5. Spoon a small amount of whipped cream onto the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan and spread it evenly.
6. Arrange a layer of graham crackers over the whipped cream, trimming crackers to fit as needed.
7. Spread about one-quarter of the whipped cream over the crackers, then add one-third of the fruit evenly on top.
8. Add another layer of graham crackers and press gently into the cream.
9. Repeat layers, finishing with the remaining whipped cream on top.
10. Cover and refrigerate overnight so the crackers soften and the flavors meld. Serve chilled and store leftovers in the refrigerator.

• 9×13 baking dish
• Stand mixer or handheld mixer

💡 PRO TIP:
Use any fruit you enjoy for this icebox cake. You can also add a layer of instant pudding between the layers for extra richness.

This vanilla cream base is versatile — try adding chocolate chips, chopped nuts, caramel, marshmallows, or shredded coconut to customize the cake. It’s a great make-ahead dessert for summer gatherings and potlucks.

Mixed Berry Graham Cracker Icebox Cake

Yield:
8-10

Prep Time:
20 minutes

Chill Time:
10 hours 8 seconds

Total Time:
10 hours 20 minutes 8 seconds

A simple and easy Mixed Berry Graham Cracker Icebox Cake is the perfect summer dessert. No baking required!

Ingredients

• 3 ½ cups very cold heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Graham crackers
• 4 cups fresh fruit — strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or a combination

Instructions

1. Place mixing bowl in the freezer about 30 minutes before using to chill.
2. While the bowl chills, wash and slice the fruit.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
4. Divide the whipped cream into fourths. Spread a small spoonful of cream evenly on the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan.
5. Arrange graham crackers to cover the cream, trimming to fit if necessary.
6. Spread ¼ of the whipped cream over the crackers, then add ⅓ of the fruit. Optionally add a bit more whipped cream to level the fruit.
7. Add another layer of graham crackers, pressing gently into the cream. Repeat layers and finish with the remaining whipped cream on top.
8. Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow the crackers to soften and the flavors to meld.
9. Garnish with additional fruit if desired and serve chilled. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Notes

PRO TIP: Any type of fruit works in this icebox cake. For extra creaminess, add instant vanilla pudding between layers.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 10
Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 356Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 31mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 2gSugar: 15gProtein: 3g

This nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients you use. It is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.

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