Description
This Strawberry Eclair Cake is the ultimate no-bake dessert that feels both indulgent and refreshingly light. With layers of creamy filling, juicy strawberries, and soft graham crackers, it transforms simple ingredients into a stunning treat. Perfect as a quick breakfast idea, easy dessert, or crowd-pleasing dinner addition, this easy recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
2 cups heavy whipping cream
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
2 sleeves graham crackers
1 cup strawberry frosting or glaze
2 tbsp milk (optional)
Instructions
1. Beat the cream cheese in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar gradually and mix until fully incorporated.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, then add vanilla extract.
5. Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries evenly.
6. Arrange a layer of graham crackers in a 9×13-inch dish.
7. Spread a layer of the cream mixture evenly over the crackers.
8. Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the cream.
9. Repeat layers of graham crackers, cream, and strawberries until ingredients are used.
10. Finish with a final layer of graham crackers on top.
11. Spread strawberry frosting evenly over the top layer.
12. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
13. Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
Use very cold heavy cream for the best whipped texture and stability.
Let the cake chill overnight for the best flavor and soft, cake-like layers.
Avoid adding too many strawberries to prevent excess moisture in the layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: strawberry dessert, no bake cake, easy dessert, summer dessert, strawberry eclair cake