Strawberry Icebox Cake (Print-Friendly Version)

Luscious layers of berries, pudding, cream, and graham crackers create an easy, refreshing no-bake delight.

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 1/2 cups milk
02 - 7 oz vanilla instant pudding mix (2 small boxes)
03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 3 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
05 - 15 sheets graham crackers (16 oz)
06 - 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
07 - 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

# Steps:

01 - Set aside a rectangular 13x9 inch baking pan. Wash berries and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together milk and instant pudding mix.
03 - Add softened cream cheese and beat in with a wooden spoon or whisk until smooth.
04 - Stir or fold in the whipped cream or whipped topping until thoroughly combined.
05 - Spread a thin layer of pudding mixture onto the bottom of the pan with a spatula.
06 - Layer graham cracker sheets on top, breaking sheets apart if needed to cover.
07 - Spread a 1/2 inch thick layer of pudding mixture on top of the graham crackers to cover using a spatula.
08 - Arrange one third of the strawberries and blueberries on top of the pudding layer.
09 - Repeat the graham cracker, pudding mixture, and berry layering two more times, finishing with the berries.
10 - Cover the pan lightly with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours or up to 2 days. Serve and enjoy!

# Notes:

01 - Use 'instant' pudding mix and not traditional pudding mix, which requires cooking.