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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake Icebox Cake Layers

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A refreshing and fuss-free summer dessert featuring layers of juicy strawberries, fluffy whipped cream, and tender shortcake biscuits, assembled without baking.

Ingredients

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  • 12–15 shortcake biscuits, sliced horizontally
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 cups (480 ml) cold heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup (40 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of one lemon (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry jam or preserves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and hull 4 cups (about 600 g) of fresh strawberries. Slice them evenly into 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) thick pieces. Set aside.
  2. Carefully slice 12-15 shortcake biscuits horizontally to create two thinner layers each.
  3. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters for 10 minutes in the fridge. Pour in 2 cups (480 ml) cold heavy whipping cream. Add 1/3 cup (40 g) powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Avoid overbeating.
  4. Gently fold in the zest of one lemon into the whipped cream.
  5. Spread a thin layer of whipped cream on the bottom of a 9×9 inch (23×23 cm) dish. Layer 4-5 shortcake biscuit halves on top.
  6. Spoon a layer of sliced strawberries over the biscuits, then lightly drizzle 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of strawberry jam over the berries. Spread a generous layer of whipped cream over the berries and jam. Repeat the layering steps one more time, ending with a final whipped cream layer.
  7. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
  8. Once chilled, slice gently with a serrated knife, wiping the blade between cuts to keep layers neat. Serve cold.

Notes

Keep everything cold for best whipped cream results. Do not overbeat the cream to avoid turning it into butter. Use a serrated knife for slicing to keep layers intact. Chilling overnight is ideal for best texture. Toast biscuits briefly if they are very thick or dense for added crispness. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained well.

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Keywords: no-bake, strawberry shortcake, icebox cake, summer dessert, easy dessert, whipped cream, shortcake biscuits

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