Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake: A Refreshing No-Bake Delight

In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice (if using) to the cream cheese, and continue mixing until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated, creating a light and airy filling.
Step 2: Assemble the Icebox Cake

Line the bottom of a 9×9-inch or 8×8-inch square baking dish with a layer of graham crackers.
Spread a third of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the graham crackers.
Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese mixture.
Repeat the layers—graham crackers, cream cheese filling, and strawberries—until all ingredients are used, finishing with a top layer of cream cheese filling.
Step 3: Chill the Cake

Cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. This allows the flavors to meld together and the graham crackers to soften, creating a cake-like texture.
Step 4: Serve and Garnish

Before serving, garnish with extra fresh strawberries and mint leaves, if desired. Slice and enjoy the refreshing layers of sweetness!
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