Easy Graham Cracker Icebox Cake

This graham cracker icebox cake recipe takes me immediately back to my childhood—my mom made Ice Box Cake regularly and I have such fond memories of it. I love to recreate recipes I had as a kid for my own kiddos, and this is a great dish to share because it’s incredibly straightforward. All you need is graham crackers and pudding. You can choose ones that work for food allergies or your preferences, and you can even make the whole thing ahead of time..all without turning on the oven. This is a fun kids birthday dessert, a great option to pair with easy summer meals, a perfect easy Memorial Day recipe, or just a simple way to celebrate making it through the day. (Because I know we all need that!) (You may also like How to Make Popsicles, Ice Cream Cake, and Strawberry Popsicles.)

Ingredients You Need

To make this graham cracker icebox cake recipe, you need to have the following ingredients on hand to get started. Sign up for our email updates to get tips and ideas sent to your inbox.

Graham crackers: You can use any brand that you prefer. I usually use plain ones for a classic flavor. Vanilla and chocolate pudding or pudding mix: You can make pudding from a mix or start with prepared pudding, according to your preference.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at how to make this graham cracker icebox cake recipe. Scroll down to the bottom of this post for the full information, including the amounts and timing. TIP: This needs to hang out in the fridge for a bit before eating to allow the graham crackers to soften, so plan to make it ahead of when you want to serve it.

How to Store

Store leftover graham cracker ice box cake in the pan you made it in, covered in the fridge for 3-5 days. Serve cold.

Best Tips for Success

Dairy-free: Use nondairy pudding or pudding mix, and/or use nondairy milk. Gluten-free: Use GF-certified graham crackers. Add whipped cream on top if the pudding mixture, if desired. Add fresh berries with the graham cracker ice box cake, if desired. Icebox cake is best served cold our of the refrigerator and is one of my favorite no bake dessert recipes. Try my 3-Ingredient Banana Pudding as another flavor option.

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