Looking for a Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwich Cake recipe that’s as easy as it is delicious? This Strawberry Ice Cream Cake layers simple store-bought ice cream sandwiches, strawberry sundae topping, whipped topping like Cool Whip, and berries for a show-stopping ice cream cake recipe easy enough for kids to say “I made this by myself!” or when you need an ice cream cake that is homemade but still budget-friendly.

A slice of no-bake strawberry ice cream cake topped with fresh strawberries

💡 Quick Tips for Strawberry Ice Cream Cake Success

Other topping ideas: white chocolate chips, graham cracker crumbs, whole or crushed Golden Oreos, sliced fresh banana, or more strawberry ice cream topping drizzled over top of the cake.
If you can’t find strawberry cheesecake kind of ice cream sandwich, there may be a vanilla ice cream with vanilla cookies available. The sundae topping and fresh strawberries will add the fruit flavor you are going for.
Wrapped tightly, this home made ice cream cake keeps well in the freezer for up to two months. After that, crystals start to form as air gets in.
Whipped topping is better in this cake than actual whipped cream because whipped topping (like Cool Whip) has stabilizers that help it freeze and thaw while holding its shape and texture. Actual dairy whipped cream can separate and “weep,” losing its creamy, whipped texture.

Steps for making this strawberry ice cream cake 🍓

Step 1: Gather your ingredients. Wash, dry, and slice fresh strawberries. Unwrap all of the ice cream sandwiches. Make sure the whipped topping is thawed and spreadable.

Step 2: Layer unwrapped ice cream sandwiches into the bottom of a 9×13 pan. Cut individual sandwiches to fit.

Step 3: Spread half of the container of whipped topping.

Step 4: Add strawberry sundae topping. (You can also make our homemade strawberry compote instead.) Only use half the jar at this step if you want to drizzle more on top of the cake.

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Step 5: Add the next layer of ice cream sandwiches.

Step 6: Spread the remainder of the whipped topping on top of the second layer of ice cream sandwiches.

Step 7: Cover and freeze for at least three hours. If serving all at once, remove from freezer and garnish with fresh berries.

Step 8: Remove from the freezer and let sit at room temp for 5 to 10 minutes, then cut. If frozen very hard, let stand at room temp for another five minutes or insert a sharp knife into hot water before each cut.

Easy Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

This no-bake strawberry ice cream cake is made with layers of strawberry cheesecake ice cream sandwiches, creamy Cool Whip, and a sweet strawberry topping. Garnished with fresh strawberries, it’s the ultimate in fast and simple crowd-pleasing frozen desserts.

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Prep Time 15

Chill Time 3

Total Time 3 15

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings

Ingredients

24 strawberry cheesecake ice cream sandwiches unwrapped
1 large 16 oz container of whipped topping, thawed
1 jar strawberry ice cream sundae topping
Fresh strawberries for garnish washed, dried and sliced (use as many as you like)

Instructions

In a 9×13-inch pan or casserole dish with at least 4-inch sides, place 12 of the ice cream sandwiches in a single layer. You may need to cut one or two so that they fit well.
Spread about half of the thawed whipped topping onto the ice cream sandwich layer. An offset spatula works great for this, but so does a bowl scraper or the back of a large wooden spoon.
Pour on the strawberry sundae topping over the whipped topping and spread evenly. It’s ok if it mixes in a bit.
Gently layer in the ice cream sandwiches as shown in the photo and press down on each lightly. Again, you may need to cut one or two ice cream sandwiches to make them fit well.
Dollop the remaining whipped topping and spread it evenly.
Cover the cake pan with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 3 hours until firm.
Note: If you don’t anticipate that the entire cake will be enjoyed at one time, you may want to hold the fresh strawberries so that they don’t freeze with the cake. Frozen strawberries become very mushy and juicy when thawed after a hard freeze. Offer a bowl of cut berries to spoon over top each plated serving in this case.
Wrap leftovers very tightly and place back in freezer right after cutting portions that will be eaten right away.

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The bottom line

This easy ice cream cake with ice cream sandwiches is the ultimate strawberry ice cream sandwich dessert. With just four ingredients, you’ll love how this easy ice cream cake combines the convenience of freezer desserts with the fresh flavor of fruit. I found this to be a real winner at kid parties, especially. It’s got that icebox cake feel, but it’s a freezer cake instead! Pull out this recipe anytime you crave easy fruit desserts.