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Strawberry Icebox Cake (Vegan & Paleo) Recipe

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  • Author: Mariam
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Strawberry Icebox Cake is a refreshing and delightful vegan and paleo-friendly dessert that features layers of toasted pecan cookies, creamy coconut whip, and fresh sliced strawberries. Perfectly chilled, it offers a messily charming presentation and a luscious combination of textures and flavors, ideal for warm days or as a crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Icebox Cake Layers

  • 2 boxes Simple Mills Toasted Pecan Cookies or any graham cracker/cookies of your choice
  • 3 cups Vegan Coconut Whip (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced thin

For Homemade Coconut Whip

  • 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk, chilled
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the baking dish: Grab an 8×8 inch baking dish and spread a layer of the coconut whip evenly across the bottom.
  2. Layer cookies: Cover the coconut whip layer with a layer of cookies, breaking some into smaller pieces to fill in any gaps and create an even layer.
  3. Add coconut whip and strawberries: Spread another thick layer of coconut whip over the cookies completely, then add a layer of thinly sliced strawberries on top.
  4. Repeat layering: Continue layering in this order: coconut whip, cookies, coconut whip, strawberries, coconut whip, cookies, coconut whip, and strawberries, typically creating two layers of each cookies and strawberries depending on your pan size.
  5. Final topping: Finish with a generous layer of coconut whip over the top. Optionally, crumble a few reserved cookies and/or arrange halved strawberries on top for decoration.
  6. Chill the cake: Cover the dish with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the cookies to soften.
  7. Serve: Slice and serve the icebox cake chilled. Expect a deliciously messy and layered treat rather than perfectly clean-cut slices.

Notes

  • Use any vegan and paleo-compliant cookies if Simple Mills Toasted Pecan Cookies are unavailable.
  • The homemade coconut whip can be prepared by whipping chilled full-fat coconut milk with maple syrup and vanilla extract until fluffy.
  • Icebox cakes are naturally softer and more rustic in appearance after chilling – perfect for casual serving.
  • For best texture, chill the cake overnight to allow the cookies to soften thoroughly.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: strawberry icebox cake, vegan dessert, paleo dessert, no-bake cake, coconut whip, layered cake, strawberry dessert

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