Red, White and Blue Icebox Cake
This Red, White and Blue Icebox Cake is an easy, no bake dessert that's perfect for a crowd. Filled with a sweet pudding mixture, graham crackers, and fresh berries, this simple treat is perfect to serve for a patriotic occasion or any time!
Ingredients
- 22-24 graham crackers
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 2 (3.4 ounce) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk (I used 2%)
- 2 (8 ounce) containers frozen whipped topping, such as Cool Whip (thawed)
- 3 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Place a single layer of graham crackers onto the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and pudding mix with an electric hand mixer until smooth. Slowly add in milk, beat until combined. Gently fold in Cool Whip.
- Spoon about ⅓ of pudding mixture in an even layer over graham crackers. Top with about ⅓ of strawberries and ⅓ of blueberries. Repeat with another layer of graham crackers, followed by ⅓ of pudding mix, ⅓ of strawberries, and ⅓ of blueberries. Repeat for a third layer, ending with remaining fruit.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight to set well. To create even slices, freeze for about 30-45 minutes just before serving.
Notes
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- To freeze, place in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to two months. When ready to serve, let thaw completely in the refrigerator.
- I personally like to freeze the cake and then remove from the freezer about 15-30 minutes before serving. This way, you can clean, neat slices when you cut into the cake.
- However, you can do the opposite and refrigerate, then pop into the freezer for about 30-60 minutes before serving so that you get those clean slices. Or, if you don't care if the pudding mixture gets messy, you can just refrigerate and skip the freezer entirely.
- There are so many ways to jazz up this icebox cake! See my tips above for some fun variations!
- See my tips and tricks for making this Red, White and Blue Icebox Cake above the recipe box.