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a single serve strawberry icebox cake in a white ramekin.
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Strawberry Icebox Cake For One

A strawberry icebox cake for one made with layers of graham crackers, a cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberries. No baking required.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Salt, Vegetarian
Keyword: cream cheese, dessert, icebox cake, mini dessert, strawberries, strawberry cake, strawberry dessert, strawberry icebox cake, whipped cream
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces cream cheese -softened to room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 sheets graham crackers (1 ounce/30 g) - or use vanilla or chocolate wafers
  • ½ cup sliced strawberries
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Instructions

  • Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. A whisk works too but takes more effort.
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully blended.
  • Add a layer of graham crackers to a 10-ounce ramekin, breaking them to fit as needed.
  • Spread half of the cream mixture over the crackers. Top with half of the sliced strawberries.
  • Place another layer of graham crackers over the strawberries. Spread the remaining cream on top and finish with the rest of the strawberries.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight until the graham crackers soften and the layers set.

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Notes

Don't skip the chill time. The graham crackers need at least 3 hours in the refrigerator to soften properly. Overnight is even better.
Use the right dish. A 10-ounce ramekin works well here. Any similarly sized dessert dish or small bowl with sides will work too.
Use cold heavy cream. Cold cream whips faster and holds its shape better. Pull it straight from the refrigerator before whipping.
Soften the cream cheese fully. Cold cream cheese won't beat smoothly and will leave lumps in the filling. Leave it out for at least 30 minutes before you start.
Add toppings just before serving. Melted chocolate, caramel, or extra fresh strawberries are best added right before serving rather than before chilling.
 
If doubling the recipe, use either two 10-ounce ramekins or one 5x5-inch baking dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 727kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 39g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 2519IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 1mg

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