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Strawberry Icebox Pie
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Strawberry Icebox Pie

This Strawberry Icebox Pie is a nostalgic yet elegant no-bake dessert made with layers of fresh strawberries, airy whipped cream filling, a buttery vanilla wafer crust, and a glossy strawberry gelatin topping. Refreshing, light, and perfect for make-ahead entertaining, it’s an ideal treat for warm days and special gatherings.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Gelatin Topping
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Vanilla Wafer Crust
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, plus extra for greasing pan
  • 3 ½ cups vanilla wafers about 1 3/4 cups crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Strawberry Cream Filling
  • 10 oz fresh strawberries divided
  • 1 cup heavy cream cold
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
  • 13 vanilla wafers halved

Method
 

  1. Combine sliced strawberries and sugar for the gelatin in a heatproof bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 18–24 hours to macerate.
  2. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Process vanilla wafers, sugar, and melted butter until crumbly. Press into a greased pie dish and bake 8–12 minutes. Cool completely.
  3. Purée a portion of the strawberries for the filling until smooth. Quarter a small portion for texture.
  4. Whip cold cream with confectioners’ sugar to soft peaks. Gently whisk in strawberry purée, then fold in quartered strawberries.
  5. Spoon filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top. Press halved vanilla wafers vertically into the filling. Refrigerate at least 3 hours.
  6. Arrange remaining sliced strawberries over the chilled filling.
  7. Heat macerated strawberries over simmering water, then strain to collect juice. Bloom gelatin in a small portion of hot juice, then whisk into remaining juice with lemon juice.
  8. Slowly pour gelatin over strawberries. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until fully set before serving.

Notes

For the best texture, keep the heavy cream very cold and allow the pie to chill fully before slicing. Fresh strawberries provide the clearest, most vibrant gelatin topping.