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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake Icebox Cake

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A simple, refreshing no-bake dessert featuring layers of whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and tender shortcake biscuits soaked overnight for a melt-in-your-mouth summer treat.

Ingredients

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  • 12 to 15 shortcake biscuits or pound cake slices
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
  • 1/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the strawberries by rinsing, hulling, and slicing them evenly. Optionally toss with 1 tablespoon sugar and set aside.
  2. Whip the cold heavy whipping cream in a chilled mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest if using, then whip until stiff peaks form. Avoid overwhipping.
  3. Spread a thin layer of strawberry jam on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  4. Layer shortcake biscuits or pound cake slices over the jam to cover the bottom.
  5. Spread one-third of the whipped cream evenly over the biscuit layer, then scatter one-third of the sliced strawberries on top.
  6. Repeat the biscuit, cream, and strawberry layers two more times, ending with a final cream layer on top. Smooth the surface with a spatula.
  7. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow biscuits to soak and soften.
  8. Before serving, garnish with whole strawberries or a sprinkle of lemon zest. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

Use cold cream and chilled bowls for best whipping results. If biscuits are dry, brush with milk before layering. Overnight chilling is essential for soft, cake-like texture. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained well. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and dairy-free biscuits.

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Keywords: no-bake, strawberry shortcake, icebox cake, summer dessert, easy dessert, no oven, whipped cream, fresh strawberries

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