Strawberry Icebox Pie
This Strawberry Icebox Pie is the perfect easy summer dessert — cool, refreshing, and bursting with bright berry flavor. Fresh strawberries and a hint of almond create a sweet, fragrant filling that pairs beautifully with the light and airy cream cheese mixture. All of it sits on a buttery graham cracker crust and chills into a silky, sliceable pie that feels indulgent but takes almost no effort to make. And since it’s a no‑bake recipe, you can prepare it quickly without heating up the kitchen. It’s simple, stunning, and guaranteed to be a crowd‑pleaser for any warm‑weather gathering.
Why you will love this Strawberry Icebox Pie!
- Fresh strawberry flavor in every bite — the filling is made with real berries, giving the pie a bright, juicy sweetness that tastes like summer.
- Light, airy, and perfectly chilled — the cream cheese mixture creates a silky, cloud‑like texture that makes this dessert refreshing instead of heavy.
- A hint of almond for extra depth — just a touch of almond flavoring brings out the natural sweetness of the strawberries and makes the pie feel special.
- No‑bake ease — simple ingredients, minimal prep, and the fridge does all the work. Perfect for hot days when you don’t want the oven on.
- Classic graham cracker crust — buttery, crisp, and the perfect contrast to the cool, creamy filling.
Equipment needed
Strawberry Icebox Pie
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp sugar melted
- 1 stick buttter melted
Pie Filling
- 1 pkg whipped topping
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1½ cups confectionary sugar sifted
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp almond flavoring
- 1 quart fresh strawberries sliced
Instructions
Graham Cracker Crust
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Pour the crumb mixture into a large pie plate, then press down on the bottom and around the sides and edges. Back at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Pie Filling
- Prepare the whipped topping per package instructions.
- In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and almond flavoring. Add the whipped topping to the cream cheese mix and beat together with the mixer.
- Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust. Top with sliced strawberries.