Deluxe Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 lb. fresh strawberries
• 2 sleeves of graham crackers
• 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
• 2 packages (3.4 oz. each) instant cheesecake flavored pudding mix
• 3 cups milk
• 1 carton (12 oz.) whipped topping, divided

Instructions:

1. Begin by washing the strawberries, removing the tops, and slicing them into 1/4 inch thick slices. Set aside.
2. Line the bottom of a 3-quart 13×9 baking dish with graham crackers and set it aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk together with a mixer until smooth and creamy.
4. Gradually add the pudding mixes and milk, continuing to mix on low speed for 4-5 minutes or until the mixture starts to thicken.
5. Gently fold in 2 cups of whipped topping until the mixture is smooth.
6. Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the layer of graham crackers in the baking dish.
7. Arrange a single layer of strawberry slices over the cream cheese mixture.
8. Top the strawberries with another layer of graham crackers, then cover with the remaining cream cheese mixture.
9. Add another layer of strawberries on top of the cream cheese mixture.
10. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 6-8 hours to allow the cake to set.
11. Before serving, spread the remaining whipped topping over the top of the cake.
12. Crush the remaining graham crackers and sprinkle the crumbs over the whipped topping for a delightful finishing touch.

Enjoy your luscious Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake!