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Red White and Blue Icebox Cake

Published: Jun 17, 2021 · Modified: Jun 7, 2023 by Lynn Polito · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.

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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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When Summer comes around, we don't want to be turning on the oven and baking! But if you do, be sure to check out these red, white, and blue cookies too! This dessert is great because it is put together and then put right in the refrigerator.

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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.

Step By Step Instructions

the whipped cream cheese is added to the bowl with the mixer and heavy whipping cream
Step 1: Whip the cream until light and fluffy. 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 red white and blue icebox cake is started by adding graham crackers to a large pan
Step 2: 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.
Top the graham crackers with the cream cheese and whipped cream mixture
Step 3: 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.
The whipped cream mixture is topped with fresh berries for the red white and blue icebox cake
Step 4: Add ⅓ of the berries on top of the whipped cream mixture. Spread the berries out evenly. Continue layering until the ingredients are gone.
The graham crackers are topped with the final layer of whipped cream
Step 5: Finish by adding a layer of whipped cream with mixed berries.
A view from above of the red white and blue icebox cake
Step 6: 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.

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!

  • Whipped Feta Dip with Honey
  • Instant Pot Blueberry Jam
  • Orzo Pesto Pasta Salad
  • Lemon and Blueberry Zucchini Bread with Lemon Icing
A close up of the slice of red white and blue icebox cake

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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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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Author: Lynn Polito

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. 
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