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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes » Red White and Blue Icebox Cake

    Red White and Blue Icebox Cake

    Published: Jun 17, 2021 · Modified: Apr 5, 2022 by lynnswayoflife · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Red, White, and Blue Icebox Cake is a creamy, sweet treat that is perfect to make when it's too hot to turn on the oven! Full of homemade whipped cream and sweet Summer berries, this cake will be your new go to Summer dessert!

    A lighter picture of a 45 degree angle of the cake

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    What's in an Icebox cake?

    An icebox cake first became popular in the 1930s when companies were first introducing refrigerators as iceboxes. It is full of cream, filling, and cookies or graham crackers to make the "cake" portion of the dessert. Check out this strawberry tiramisu icebox cake as well!

    Ingredients for the red white and blue icebox cake laid out

    Heavy Cream- For this recipe, we are making our own whipped cream. Don't be intimidated though! It's very easy to make! As long as you have a hand mixer or a stand mixer, you've got homemade whipped cream in no time!

    Whipped Cream Cheese- Whipped cream cheese takes out a lot of the hard work of softening the cream cheese and struggling to add it to the light and airy whipped cream. Because there's already a lot of air in this type of whipped cream, it's the best option to add.

    Graham Crackers- Honey graham crackers are delicious and not too sweet. Cinnamon or plain graham crackers would work well here too.

    Berries- To achieve the "red and blue" part of this dessert, we need berries! I used fresh strawberries and blueberries.

    Let's Make this Cake!

    Time needed: 10 minutes.

    Put the cake together

    1. Make the whipped cream

      In a large bowl, add the pint of heavy whipping cream. Start whipping it with a hand mixer or a stand mixer. Whip the cream for 2 minutes on high until the cream just starts to thicken.An electric mixer is in a bowl with heavy whipping cream

    2. Add the whipped cream cheese and sugar

      Add the whipped cream cheese and sugar to the whipped cream and mix for another minute until everything is well combined and the mixture is light and fluffy.the whipped cream cheese is added to the bowl with the mixer and heavy whipping cream

    3. Line a pan with graham crackers

      Line a 9x13 inch pan with a single layer of graham crackers. It's ok if you need to break the graham crackers in order to form a single layer of graham crackers.The red white and blue icebox cake is started by adding graham crackers to a large pan

    4. Top the graham crackers with cream

      Use ⅓ of the cream mixture and top the graham crackers with it. Spread the cream out so it is one even layer of cream.Top the graham crackers with the cream cheese and whipped cream mixture

    5. Add the berries

      Add ⅓ of the berries on top of the whipped cream mixture. Spread the berries out evenly.The whipped cream mixture is topped with fresh berries for the red white and blue icebox cake

    6. Repeat the layers

      Repeat the layers again. Add another layer of graham crackers. Gently press them down into the berry and cream layer.Another layer of graham crackers are added to the top of the berries

    7. Top with more cream

      Add another ⅓ of the mixture on top of the graham crackers.Another layer of whipped cream is added to the pan on top of the graham crackers

    8. Top with more berries.

      Top the cream with another ⅓ of the berries.More berries are added to the pan for the red white and blue icebox cake

    9. Add the final layer of graham crackers

      Add another layer of graham crackers. This is the final layer of graham crackers.The berries are topped with more graham crackers

    10. Top with the rest of the cream

      Top with the rest of the cream mixture.The graham crackers are topped with the final layer of whipped cream

    11. Add the rest of the berries

      Add the rest of the berries to the top of the cream. Cover with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. The longer it stays in the refrigerator the softer the graham crackers will get.The cake is surrounded by graham crackers, berries, and plates

    Questions about this Recipe?

    Can I use frozen berries?

    Yes! I would defrost them first and then drain them to get rid of a lot of the liquid. They would work perfectly though!

    Can I freeze this cake?

    Yes! Before you serve it, allow it to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to make it easier to cut. It will become more of an ice cream cake when you freeze it.

    What are other variations of this cake?

    - Use cinnamon graham crackers instead of honey.
    - Add a tablespoon of vanilla to the whipped cream to give it a little more sweetness.
    - Instead of berries, use peaches for a delicious peaches and cream icebox cake.

    One slice of the cake is moved and one slice of cake is placed on a plate

    Other Recipes to Try!

    Did you give this Red, White, and Blue Icebox Cake a try? I’d love to hear from you! Give me a shout on Instagram or Facebook  and share this recipe on Pinterest! And don't forget to check out some other drool worthy recipes below! Thanks for sharing this journey with me and enjoy these delicious recipes!

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    A close up of the slice of red white and blue icebox cake
    A lighter picture of a 45 degree angle of the cake

    Red White and Blue Icebox Cake

    This Red, White, and Blue icebox cake is a creamy, sweet treat that is perfect to make when it's too hot to turn on the oven! Full of homemade whipped cream and sweet Summer berries, this dessert will be your new go to Summer treat!
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    Prep Time 2 hrs 10 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 Servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 28 Honey Graham Crackers 3 packages
    • 1 Pint Heavy Whipping Cream Very cold
    • ¾ cup Sugar
    • 8 ounces Whipped Cream Cheese
    • 2 cups Blueberries Washed and cleaned
    • 2 cups Strawberries Washed and sliced
    • 1 Lemon, juiced Optional

    Instructions
     

    • In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large bowl, add the pint of heavy whipping cream. Whip the cream for 2 minutes on high until the cream begins to thicken and form peaks.
    • Add the cream cheese, sugar, and lemon juice (if using) to the cream mixture. Beat for another 2 minutes until the cream is light and fluffy.
    • In a 9x13 inch pan, place a layer of graham crackers to cover the bottom of the pan.
    • Top the graham crackers with ⅓ of the cream mixture. Spread the cream out evenly over the graham crackers.
    • Top the cream with ⅓ of the berries.
    • Repeat the layers 2 more times. The final layer will be cream and berries.
    • Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours. The longer it stays in the refrigerator, the softer the graham crackers will become and it will become more cake like.

    Notes

    This cake should not be kept out of the refrigerator for more than 10-15 minutes because it will start melting. 
    Feel free to freeze this if you would prefer and the cake will be more like an ice cream cake. 
    Keyword Mixed Berry Icebox Cake, Red White and Blue Icebox Cake
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