Easy No-Bake Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 1 pint strawberry ice cream, softened
• 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1/4 cup strawberry jam

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

None

Difficulty Level:

1

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
3. Fold the softened strawberry ice cream into the whipped cream until well combined.
4. Spread the ice cream mixture over the graham cracker crust.
5. Arrange the sliced strawberries on top of the ice cream mixture.
6. Heat the strawberry jam in a small saucepan over low heat until warmed through. Spread the jam over the strawberries.
7. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per slice
• Fat: 18 grams
• Carbohydrates: 50 grams
• Protein: 5 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and refreshing
• Sweet and tart
• Perfect for summer gatherings

User Comments:

• "This is the best ice cream cake I've ever had!"
• "I love the combination of strawberries and ice cream."
• "This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests."
• "I love that this cake is no-bake, so I can make it ahead of time."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure the heavy cream is cold before whipping it. This will help the whipped cream become stiff and fluffy.
• If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch baking pan. Just be sure to line the pan with parchment paper so that the cake is easy to remove.
• You can use any flavor of ice cream you like in this recipe. However, strawberry ice cream is the classic choice for summer gatherings.