No-bake berry icebox cake with fresh strawberries and blueberries is an easy summer dessert and a festive red, white, and blue, 4th of July treat. This crowd-pleasing patriotic dessert is layered with graham crackers, creamy vanilla filling, and fresh berries. It’s cool, light, and easy to assemble— no oven required, just a fridge!
Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or bringing a dish to the fireworks party, this patriotic cake is perfect for summer gatherings. Check these red, white, and blue, no-bake summer recipes, too: No Bake Summer Berry Lasagna, Very Berry Dessert Lasagna, Summer Berry Jello Lasagna, and No Bake Berry Cheesecake Lasagna.
Why You’ll Love This No-Bake 4th of July PatrioticDessert:
- Festive and Patriotic – red, white, and blue cake with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and creamy filling is perfect for Independence Day or the 4th of July.
- No Bake – No need to turn on the oven in the summer heat, just mix the filling, and assemble the cake in 15 minutes.
- Make Ahead – Prepare it the night before and chill overnight.
- Easy to Transport– layered in a casserole dish, this no-bake berry icebox cake is perfect for potlucks.
- Refreshing and Crowd-pleasing – a dreamy combo of whipped cream, cream cheese, and vanilla pudding, layered with fresh berries and graham crackers, is a delicious dessert for summer parties.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 3 cups (720 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup (40 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 oz. (226 grams) cream cheese-softened
- 2 (3.4 oz.) boxes vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) cold milk
- 14 oz. (400 grams) graham crackers
- 2 lb. (900 grams) fresh strawberries
- about 3 cups (400 grams) fresh blueberries- depending on sizes
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
How to Make No-Bake Berry Icebox Cake:
Step 1: Prepare the Whipped Cream
- Beat chilled heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, then set aside. Or you can use 16 oz tube of thawed Cool Whip instead.
Step 2: Make the Vanilla Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then add vanilla instant pudding and milk. Mix until fully combined.
- Finally, add whipped cream and mix until smooth.
Step 3: Assemble the Cake:
- Spread a thin layer of filling in the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish just to stick the crackers. Then, arrange a single layer of crackers, and spread 1/3 of the filling
- Arrange sliced strawberries and scatter about 1 cup of blueberries.
- Repeat the process: single layers of crackers, 1/3 of the filling, sliced strawberries, and blueberries.
- Arrange the final, third layer of graham crackers, and spread the remaining third of the filling.
- Decorate with strawberries sliced in half and whole blueberries.
- Melt white chocolate chips and drizzle over the top.
Step 4: Chill and Serve
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Store up to 3-4 days in the fridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I make this without cream cheese?
- Yes, you can leave it out, but the texture will be looser.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Yes, the cake is best when chilled in the fridge overnight.
- How long does this cake last?
- It keeps well in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Can I freeze No-bake Berry Icebox Cake?
- Technically, yes, but the texture may change slightly. For best results, enjoy fresh from the fridge. But if you need to transport it longer, place it in the freezer for just 1-2 hours before transporting.
- What if I can’t find Graham crackers where I live?
- You can substitute Speculas or Biscoff cookies, or digestive biscuits. Use however many will fit for each layer.
- Can I Use Frozen Berries?
- Sorry, but no. They will release too much liquid. Even if you thaw them first, they are too wet for this cake. You won’t be able to cut nice, clean slices.
My Favourite No-Bake Summer Dessert Recipe To Make With Fresh Berries:
- Strawberry Jello Lasagna
- Lemon Blueberry Lasagna
- White Chocolate Blueberry Lasagna
- No-Bake Strawberry Jello Lasagna
- Strawberry Lemonade Lasagna
No-Bake Berry Icebox Cake
Prep Time: 15 minutes- Total Time: 6 hours
Yield: serves 12–16 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: No-bake
Cuisine: American
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No-bake berry icebox cake with fresh strawberries and blueberries is an easy summer dessert and a festive red, white, and blue 4th of July treat. This crowd-pleasing patriotic dessert is layered with graham crackers, creamy vanilla filling, and fresh berries. It’s cool, light, and easy to assemble— no oven required, just a fridge!
Ingredients
- 3 cups (720 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup (40 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 oz. (226 grams) cream cheese-softened
- 2 (3.4 oz.) boxes vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) cold milk
- 14 oz. (400 grams) graham crackers
- 2 lb. (900 grams) fresh strawberries ( 1 lb. thinly sliced and 1 lb.strawberries sliced in half)
- about 3 cups (400 grams) fresh blueberries- depending on sizes
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
Before you start: This cake has 3 layers of graham crackers- 7 for each layer ( 6 whole and 1 broken into smaller pieces to create even layer). There are 3 layers of vanilla filling (about 3 cups per layer), and 2 layers of sliced strawberries and whole blueberries. For the top layer of berries (decoration), use strawberries sliced in half, and whole bluberries.
- Beat chilled heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, then set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add vanilla instant pudding and about half of the milk, and continue mixing while slowly pouring in the remaining milk. Mix until fully combined.
- Add whipped cream and mix until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of filling in the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish (about 1/2 cup of filling, just to stick the bottom layer of graham crackers).
- Arrange a layer of crackers. Break them apart to fit as needed.
- Spread 1/3 of the filling ( about 2.5-3 cups)
- Arrange sliced strawberries and scatter about 1 cup of blueberries in the gaps.
- Repeat the process: arrange single layers of crackers, spread 1/3 of the filling, cover with sliced strawberries, and whole blueberries.
- Arrange the final, third layer of graham crackers, and spread the remaining third of the filling.
- Decorate with strawberries sliced in half and whole blueberries.
- Melt white chocolate chips and drizzle over the top.
- Place in the fridge for at least 6 hours before serving, and preferably overnight for the best results.
- Store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Notes
If you want to use Cool Whip instead of homemade whipped cream, you will need 16 oz. tube- thawed.
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