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Irresistible Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Banana Icebox Cake

This chocolate-covered strawberry banana icebox cake combines rich flavors with fresh fruits, creating a delightful no-bake dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Layer
  • 14 ounces chocolate sandwich cookies for the crunchy base
For the Cream Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar to sweeten the filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for aromatic flavor
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream cold, whipped to stiff peaks
  • 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix for consistency
  • 1 cup whole milk cold, for pudding
For the Fruits
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries washed, hulled, and sliced
  • 3 medium ripe bananas peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice to prevent browning
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips for chocolate drizzle
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream heated
For the Toppings
  • ½ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips for topping
  • ¼ cup chocolate shavings for garnish
  • ½ cup fresh strawberries sliced for garnish
  • 1 medium banana sliced for decoration

Equipment

  • 9 by 13-inch rectangular glass baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • whisk
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the baking dish and set it aside for filling.
  2. Wash and slice strawberries, reserving half a cup for topping.
  3. Prepare banana slices, drizzle with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  4. Make the cream cheese filling by beating softened cream cheese, then add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy.
  5. Incorporate vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture.
  6. Prepare the pudding by whisking cold milk and pudding mix until thickened.
  7. Combine the pudding with the cream cheese mixture.
  8. Whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  9. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese filling.
  10. Assemble the cake layers with cream filling and chocolate sandwich cookies, adding fruits in between.
  11. Top with remaining cream filling and chill for at least 6 hours.
  12. Prepare the ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over chocolate chips.
  13. Mix ganache until smooth and let cool before drizzling over the cake.
  14. Decorate with chocolate chips, shavings, and fruit slices.
  15. Slice and serve the chilled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill overnight for best texture. Use lemon juice on bananas to prevent browning.

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