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Arlo’s No-Bake Icebox Cake

An easy dessert that kids and grown-ups can make together, no oven needed. can make together, no oven needed.

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What you’ll need

  • 3 ½ cups cold heavy cream

  • ½ cup powdered sugar

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • About 30 graham cracker sheets

  • 4 cups fruit (washed and sliced)
    Arlo’s fave: strawberries‍ + blueberries

  • Extra fruit or sprinkles (Arlo votes for sprinkles)

  • A stand/hand mixer and large bowl

  • 9x13-inch baking dish

How to make it

Whip it up
Beat cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Start slow, then increase speed until the cream becomes fluffy and soft peaks form. Arlo’s tip: Stop mixing once it looks like a cloud.

Create the base
Spread a thin layer of cream across the bottom of your dish. (This helps keep the graham crackers from sliding). 

Layer and build
Add a single layer of graham crackers, breaking them as needed to fit. Spread a layer of whipped cream on top, then sprinkle on about 1 cup of fruit.

Repeat the fun
Keep layering graham crackers, cream, and fruit until you reach the top of the dish. 

Top it off
Finish with a final layer of whipped cream. Add sprinkles or extra fruit. 

Chill out
Cover the dish and place it in the refrigerator for 2–3 hours to set. 

Serve and enjoy
Slice and serve cold. Arlo’s tip: Enjoy within 2 days, unless you like soggy cake.

Easy swaps

  • Try chocolate graham crackers  

  • Use pudding as the filling instead of whipped cream 

  • Make mini versions in cups or jars