This Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake is a no-bake dessert that will delight your taste buds. With only 6 ingredients this easy treat is a total win! It can be made gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.
Icebox cakes, or fridge cakes, are the perfect dessert on a hot day. A no bake delight!
Depending on your dietary needs, you can easily have a classic icebox cake that is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Easy no bake dessert
- Total crowd pleaser
- Can be made gluten-free and vegan
Ingredients and substitutions
Here are a few quick notes about the ingredients in this recipe. You can see a complete list of ingredients and instructions in the recipe card below.
- Whipped topping – Depending on your dietary needs, you can make this with dairy-free whipped cream or regular cool whip topping.
Most health stores and larger grocery stores carry vegan whipped topping. You can also make your own homemade whipped cream.
- Strawberries – You’ll want fresh strawberries for this simple delicious layered dessert.
- Cream cheese – As with the whipped topping, you can choose a dairy-free cream cheese or regular based on your dietary preferences.
- Graham crackers – To keep this recipe gluten-free, choose your favorite gluten-free graham crackers. Some brands are also dairy-free and/or vegan. If gluten is not an issue, regular graham crackers work too.
- Powdered sugar – To keep things vegan, opt for organic powdered sugar.
- Vanilla extract – To help sweeten and round out flavors, a little pure vanilla extract goes a long way.
