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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake Icebox Cake

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A quick and simple no-bake dessert featuring layers of fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and shortcake biscuits, perfect for summer treats and last-minute gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 12 shortcake biscuits (store-bought or homemade)
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of one small lemon (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting strawberries)

Instructions

  1. Wash, hull, and slice about 4 cups of fresh strawberries. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar over them if desired and toss gently. Let sit for 10 minutes to release juices.
  2. Pour 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream into a chilled mixing bowl. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Avoid overbeating.
  3. Place 3-4 shortcake biscuits in the bottom of a 9×9-inch dish, breaking slightly if needed to cover the base evenly.
  4. Spread about one-third of the whipped cream evenly over the biscuits using a spatula.
  5. Spoon about one-third of the sliced strawberries over the cream, including juices.
  6. Repeat layering with biscuits, whipped cream, and strawberries two more times, finishing with a generous layer of whipped cream on top.
  7. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow biscuits to soften and flavors to meld.
  8. Before serving, garnish with whole strawberries or a light dusting of powdered sugar. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better volume. Do not overbeat cream to avoid turning it into butter. Let the cake chill at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Use ripe but firm strawberries to avoid mushiness. Optional additions include lemon zest in cream and powdered sugar on strawberries. Variations include using other berries, adding chocolate layers, or making vegan with coconut cream and vegan biscuits.

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