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Strawberry Icebox Pie

Strawberry Icebox Pie by Wood and Spoon Blog. This is a simple no-bake recipe for a frozen ice cream cake of sorts that is perfect for summer parties and backyard bbq. A sweet and salty pecan graham cracker crust is topped with a light and fluffy strawberry cream made with cream cheese, frozen berries, and whipped cream. You can make this dessert ahead and store in the freezer until ready to serve a crowd. This simple dessert is a great birthday treat that kids and adults will love. Find the recipe by Kate Wood on thewoodandspoon.com.

This strawberry icebox pie is a creamy, frozen dessert that is make head, simple, and requires less than 30 minutes of prep time. A sweet and salty crust, sweet and creamy filling, and tart fruit makes the most of this warm-weather treat that a crowd can enjoy!

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 9 (140 gm) graham cracker sheets
  • ¾ cup (80 gm) pecans
  • ¼ cup (50 gm) light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons (85 gm) unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

  • 16 ounces (450 gm) frozen strawberries
  • 11/4 cup (300 gm) heavy whipping cream
  • 114 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 ounces (110 gm) cream cheese, at room temperature
  • Extra whipped cream or fresh strawberries for serving, if desired

Instructions

To prepare the crust:

  1. Combine the graham crackers, pecans, light brown sugar, and salt in a food processors or blender and process until the crackers are in crumbs and everything is well combined. Pour the crumbs into a bowl and stir in the butter to combine. Pat the mixture into the bottom of a 9” springform pan and set aside while you prepare the filling.

To prepare the filling:

  1. Set the strawberries out at room temperature while you prepare the whipped cream. In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl, use a whisk/whisk attachment to whip the 1-1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks have formed. Set aside. Process the frozen berries in a food processor or a blender until they have been reduced to a thick icy slush. Some larger (1/8-1/4”) chunks will still exist. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. If the cream cheese will not incorporate, it could be that it is too cold, so set it out at room temp until you can cream the two together. Beat the berries into the cream cheese mixture. Scrape the sides of the bowl and then fold in the whipped cream. The mixture will still be a little loose, but be sure to not overwork it. Pour the mixture on top of the prepared pie crust, cover the pan with a sheet of plastic wrap, and place on an even surface in the freezer until solid, about 6 hours or overnight. Once frozen, set out 10 minutes at room temperature prior to slicing. Serve with additional whipped cream or fresh berries, if desired.