Strawberry Icebox Cake (Vegan & Paleo) Recipe
This vegan and paleo-friendly Strawberry Icebox Cake features layers of toasted pecan cookies, creamy coconut whip, and fresh sliced strawberries. Easy to assemble and requiring no baking, it is a perfect refreshing dessert to prepare ahead and enjoy chilled after resting in the fridge for several hours. The cake offers a delightful combination of crunchy cookie texture, rich coconut cream, and bright strawberry flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 2 boxes Simple Mills Toasted Pecan Cookies or any graham crackers/cookies of your choice
Coconut Whip
- 3 cups vegan coconut whip (store-bought or homemade)
Fresh Fruit
- 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
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Grab an 8×8 baking dish and spread a layer of coconut whip evenly across the bottom.
- Add Cookies Layer: Place a layer of cookies on top of the coconut whip, covering the surface as best as possible. Break cookies into smaller pieces if needed to fill gaps.
- Layer with Coconut Whip and Strawberries: Spread a thick layer of coconut whip over the cookies, ensuring full coverage. Add a layer of thinly sliced strawberries on top.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering in the order of coconut whip, cookies, coconut whip, strawberries, and so on, usually making two layers each of cookies and strawberries depending on the pan size.
- Final Layer and Topping: Finish with a generous layer of coconut whip on top. Optionally, crumble a few reserved cookies over the top for texture and garnish with halved strawberries.
- Chill: Cover the dish with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Serve: After chilling, serve cold and enjoy the soft, melded textures of the icebox cake. Expect a deliciously rustic, slightly messy appearance which is part of the cake’s charm.
Notes
- You can use store-bought vegan coconut whip or make your own by whipping chilled full-fat coconut milk with maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- Icebox cakes are intended to be soft and a bit messy rather than neatly layered when served.
- For a nut-free option, select cookies that do not contain nuts if needed.
- The chilling time is important to allow the cookies to soften and layers to meld together.
Keywords: Strawberry Icebox Cake, Vegan Dessert, Paleo Dessert, No Bake Cake, Coconut Whip Cake, Summer Dessert, Simple Mills Cookies
