Strawberry Icebox Cake (Happy Birthday, John!) - Valerie Bertinelli, “Valerie’s Home Cooking” on the Food Network. Show
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Icebox Cake Tasteofhome.com This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. No-bake Frozen Strawberry Crunch Cake!Cool, creamy and loaded with strawberry flavorThis frozen Strawberry Crunch Cake recipe is completely amazing. There are not enough superlatives to describe how much EVERYBODY loves this ice cream cake. I found this recipe by Valerie Bertinelli on the Food Network site and knew my family would adore it. This recipe relies on freeze-dried strawberries for big strawberry flavor.I’ve been baking and experimenting with freeze-dried fruits for years and absolutely love them. One of our littles is crazy about freeze-dried strawberries so I always have plenty on hand.
Of course I made a few minor changes to the original recipe quantities so it would fit in the pan a little better. I also tweaked the directions and added one simple ingredient. We added a layer of spreadable strawberry All Fruitto the bottom crust for extra intense strawberry flavor. Every time I make this delicious celebration cake I can’t believe how much flavor is packed in each and every bite. And we didn’t even need to turn on the oven! Ingredient overviewBottom crust:
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Ice cream layers:
How to make Strawberry Ice Cream Crunch CakeLine the base of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Lightly spray the parchment and sides of the pan with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside. Place the vanilla ice cream in the refrigerator to soften while preparing the crust. 1. Prepare the crust:Break 20 cookies into pieces as you add them to a food processor. Process then add melted butter and continue to pulse until the mixture resembles wet sand. Pour the cookie crumbs into the prepared pan. Press the crumbs firmly into the bottom and about 1/2-inch up the sides of the pan using the bottom of a measuring cup. Place the crust in the freezer for 15 minutes. Spread the all-fruit evenly on the bottom. Return the pan to the freezer until set, about 15 minutes. 2. Prepare the strawberry crunch topping:Break the remaining 20 cookies into pieces while adding to the food processor. Pour the freeze-dried strawberries on top and process until only small chunks remain. Add the melted butter and pulse again until blended. 3. Make the ice cream cake layers:Once the crust is frozen spread 3 cups of softened vanilla ice cream evenly over the all fruit spread. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the strawberry crunch mixture over the ice cream and gently press to adhere. Freeze for 30 minutes or until set before adding the next layer. Spread the softened strawberry ice cream over the strawberry crunch layer. Smooth the ice cream with an off-set spatula. Sprinkle another 3/4 cup strawberry crunch mixture over the strawberry ice cream. Gently press down on the strawberry crunchies to adhere then freeze for 30 minutes. For the final layer spread the remaining 3 cups of vanilla ice cream and then all remaining strawberry crumbles. Seal the pan with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight. Tips for making the best Strawberry Crunch Cake recipe
Designed to mimic our favorite childhood ice cream barBack in the day… we LOVED when the ice cream truck came to our neighborhood. As soon as we heard that little jingle we’d run into the house and beg mom for change to buy the perfect summer treat. Do you remember the Strawberry Shortcake Bars or Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream Bars from your childhood? If you do then you know what this ice cream cake tastes like, only better 🙂 An easy make-ahead no-bake dessertNo baking skills required to make this simple frozen dessert. If you don’t have a food processor, no worries. Simply put the broken cookies in a zipper bag and crush them with a rolling pin. This cake can be made up to a week before it’s needed. Wrap the completely frozen cake tightly in plastic wrap and then several layers of aluminum foil to avoid freezer burn. No springform pan? No worries!Feel free to make this cake in a 9-inch square pan about 2-inches deep. Line the pan with a piece of parchment, then lay another piece perpendicular to the first with the excess hanging over the sides. Use the extra parchment as a sling to lift the cake out of the pan before slicing. How to serve frozen Strawberry Crunch CakeThere’s no need to thaw this cake before serving. Use a large, thin sharp knife and cut while frozen. If you find it difficult to slice, simply run the knife under warm water, carefully dry and then slice. Garnish with dollops of lightly sweetened heavy whipping cream on top of the cake. Or use whipped cream as a frosting if desired. How to storeSlice leftovers into individual pieces and place in the freezer until frozen solid. After flash freezing the leftovers, wrap each slice in plastic wrap then seal in an airtight container. Store in the freezer until needed. Thanks for PINNING!This no-bake easy summer show-stopper tastes even better than the Strawberry Shortcake Bars of our childhood! For the crust:
For the strawberry crunch mixture:
For the ice cream layers:
For the optional garnish:
To prepare the crust:
To prepare the strawberry crunch mixture:
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Adapted from a recipe by Valerie Bertinelli on Food Network Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered as an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included. Calories: 667kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 682mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 365mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 8mg The PERFECT summer dessert!Frozen Strawberry Crunch Cake will thrill everybody you share it with. This simple and easy to make ice cream cake is loaded with flavor and was an instant favorite with our family. We have a long history of being obsession with all things ice cream. If you love to make your own, try this homemade fresh Strawberry Ice Cream and this perfectly fantastic Homemade Vanilla. Finally, for another exceptional ice cream cake you’ll want to make this Blueberry-Lemon Icebox Cake. What a treat! We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. |