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Easy No-Bake Red White and Blue Icebox Cake

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A quick, colorful, and refreshing no-bake icebox cake layered with vanilla wafers, whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries—perfect for summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • About 60 vanilla wafers (around 200 grams or 7 ounces)
  • 2 cups (480 ml or 16 fl oz) cold heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup (60 grams or 2.1 ounces) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (about 300 grams or 10.5 ounces) sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup (150 grams or 5.3 ounces) blueberries, washed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for 15 minutes before whipping cream.
  2. Pour the cold heavy cream into the chilled bowl. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (about 3-5 minutes). Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional lemon zest. Beat just until combined and the cream holds soft peaks—do not overbeat.
  3. Wash and slice strawberries into thin pieces. Pat blueberries dry if needed to avoid extra moisture.
  4. Spread a thin layer of whipped cream on the bottom of your dish to prevent wafers from sticking. Add a single layer of vanilla wafers, fitting them snugly but not overlapping too much.
  5. Spread a generous layer of whipped cream over the wafers, smoothing with a spatula.
  6. Arrange a layer of sliced strawberries evenly on top of the cream.
  7. Add another layer of wafers, followed by whipped cream, then blueberries on top for the blue layer.
  8. Spread a final thick layer of whipped cream on top. Decorate with a few extra berries for garnish.
  9. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow wafers to soften and flavors to meld.
  10. Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts and serve chilled.

Notes

Chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Do not overbeat cream to avoid turning it into butter. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Use gluten-free wafers and coconut cream for gluten-free and dairy-free versions. If syrupy liquid appears after refrigeration, gently spoon it off before serving.

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Keywords: no-bake, icebox cake, summer dessert, patriotic dessert, red white and blue, easy dessert, whipped cream, vanilla wafers, strawberries, blueberries

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