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Easy No-Bake Berry Flag Icebox Cake Recipe Perfect for Summer Parties

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A simple, no-bake icebox cake layered with cream cheese mixture, graham crackers, and fresh berries arranged like a flag. Perfect for summer celebrations and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 package graham crackers or digestive biscuits (about 14 oz / 400g) – use gluten-free crackers if needed
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries
  • Optional: a handful of raspberries or blackberries for extra color

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth (about 2 minutes).
  2. In a separate large bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form (about 3-4 minutes on medium-high speed).
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese until just combined—don’t overmix or it might deflate. The texture should be light and fluffy.
  4. Spread a thin layer (about ½ cup / 120ml) of the cream mixture evenly on the bottom of your baking dish to prevent crackers from slipping.
  5. Arrange graham crackers in a single layer over the cream, breaking crackers as needed to fit. Overlapping slightly is okay.
  6. Spoon about 1½ cups (360ml) of the cream mixture over the crackers, smoothing it out evenly.
  7. Repeat layering: add another cracker layer, then cream, and finish with a final cracker layer on top. Reserve about 1 cup (240ml) of cream mixture for the berry flag topping.
  8. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  9. Just before serving, spread the reserved cream mixture evenly over the top cracker layer.
  10. Arrange sliced strawberries in the upper left corner to form the stripes, then fill the rest with blueberries to mimic the flag’s blue field. Add raspberries or blackberries if desired.
  11. Optional: Chill the cake again for 15-30 minutes to set the berry topping if not serving immediately.

Notes

Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes for smooth blending. Chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better results. Use gentle folding to keep mixture airy. Slice strawberries thin and uniform for neat layering. Chill cake overnight for best texture and flavor melding. Use gluten-free crackers or dairy-free cream alternatives for dietary needs. Avoid freezing to maintain texture. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water to slice cleanly.

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