Yesterday I had the opportunity to demo at the IKEA BYOF Event! I was excited to be able to do it last year for the 3rd Annual IKEA BYOF Event where I made my Candy Bar Caramel Apple Salad. This year when asked if I wanted to participate I couldn’t hardly jump on the chance fast enough. It was one of my top three favorite events of last year, I had so much fun! I’m sure you are wondering what exactly the BYOF event is. BYOF {Bring Your Own Friend} is a day that’s all about bringing people together. They are celebrating friendship at IKEA stores around the country with a day of special perks and rewards for you and your friends.
Here was agenda for the day. My demo was at 1:30 pm. Where I showed ‘The Chocolate Strawberry Cake to Make!’ showcasing many of IKEA’s fabulous products including the CHOKLADKROKANT BREDBAR Chocolate Spread with Caramel Candy Pieces, SYLT JORDGUBB Strawberry Jam, measuring cups, paring knife, whisk, rubber spatulas, metal spatula, and oven/serving dish!
No Bake Chocolate Strawberry Icebox Cake
If you love chocolate covered strawberries, you will love this No Bake Chocolate Strawberry Icebox Cake! This cool and refreshing dessert is not only tasty, but perfect for a potluck or party! Serves a crowd & leaves guests wanting more!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. fresh strawberries
- 3 1/4 c. whipping cream
- 1/3 c. powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 24-28 whole graham crackers
- 1/4 c. IKEA CHOKLADKROKANT BREDBAR Chocolate Spread more or less to taste (can also substitute with a Nutella type spread or something similar)
- 1/4 c. IKEA SYLT JORDGUBB Strawberry Jam more or less to taste
- 1 IKEA Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Bars
Instructions
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Hull strawberries and cut each into thin slices.
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With a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer, whip heavy whipping cream just until it holds stiff peaks. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla; whip to combine.
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Divide into two medium-sized bowls. In one bowl whisk in chocolate spread. In the other bowl whisk in strawberry jam.
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Spread a small spoonful of strawberry whipped cream on the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Lay down graham crackers to cover, you may need to break some in half for the smaller sides.
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Lightly cover the top of the graham crackers with chocolate whipped cream, and then a single layer of strawberries. Repeat three times, until you have four layers of graham crackers.
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Spread the last of the whipped cream over the top and swirl it lightly with a spoon. Top with final layer of strawberries.
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Refrigerate for at least four hours, or until the crackers have softened completely. Garnish with chocolate curls, using a vegetable peeler to 'peel' the short side of the candy bar.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from Eat A Great Deal
I am always and forever grateful when friends and family come to support me at any of my events! I love and appreciate the support of my amazing father-in-law Steve and his utterly darling wife Lori! So fun to look out in to the audience and see them.
My cute friend and fellow blogger Natalie from The Creative Mom presented after me, she came early and not only watched my demo – but also helped me set up and tear down. How sweet is she?!
My side-kick and ‘partner in chaos’ as I like to call my husband is more supportive than I could ever explain in words. I love having him by my side through all of my fun Tried and Tasty adventures.
So incredibly delicious! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Yvonne
Oh thank you so much Karly! Love What’s Cookin’ Wednesday, always happy to join – thank YOU for coming by to say hello!
This looks incredible! I’m drooling right now. Pinned and tweeted. We are so thrilled to have you at our party. Please stop by on Monday at 7, so we can see your amazing projects. Lou Lou Girls
This looks absolutely delicious! Thanks so much for sharing your yummy recipe on the Monday Funday Party!
Yes! Strawberries are growing like crazy at our house. This looks perfect for our ripening crop! Thank for linking up at the #PureBlogLove Link Party! The party goes live every Thursday at 8p.m. EST and goes through the weekend. I’m hosting over at http://homemadefoodjunkie.com. Can’t wait to see you at our next link up!
With strawberries coming into season and not so expensive I would like to try this, sound so refreshing and the perfect ingredients!!
Thanks for visiting to link and share on the Oh My Heartsie Girl ww this week!!!
Hope you will enjoy your week, Karren
Yvonne
Yes! Keep this recipe in mind, perfect for your after dinner dessert!
Oh my goodness, this looks amazing! Thank you for sharing! Have a wonderful week and please come share and link up with me now!! http://www.wrightsimply.com/2015/03/those-messy-leprechauns-wordless.html
xx Ashleigh @SimplyWright
Yvonne
Thanks for coming over Ashleigh!
These are so pretty. They would bring a ray of sunshine into your home even on a cold day.
Holy scrumptious!!! Can’t wait to get this down my throat!! ;)
Yvonne
Oh Jenny, you would love it! It’s delicious!!
Looks amazing! Visiting from Inspiration Mondays
Yvonne
Thank you so much!
threekidsandafish
What a great blog! This cake looks great, I love the combo! I would love for you to share this over at my new link party Making Memories Mondays going on now!
Cathy
Yvonne
Thanks Cathy, so happy you found me!
How exciting! This looks fantastic. I never knew IKEA did something like this.
Yvonne
So exciting and so much fun. Such a fun event!
A demo at IKEA! What fun! I actually never knew that IKEA hosted these kinds of events. Wish I could attend your sand learn how to make this gorgeous icebox cake!
Yvonne
I never knew either until they invited me to participate, such a fun idea!
This sounds and looks amazing! I love strawberry everything!
How fun! I wish we had an IKEA close but the only one near us is in Minneapolis and that’s 4 hours away! But this looks so delicious!!! And I love the BYOF event! How fun!
It looks like you had a blast! This cake looks so simple to make and amazing! I’ve got to pin this for later!
Yvonne
Is there a way to have a bad time at IKEA?!?! It’s a DREAM!!! Thanks for stopping by!
Oh this sounds so delicious and the event looks like so much fun!
Yvonne
It was such a blast! Thank you so much!!
What a delicious looking dessert. Love this recipe. I will be making this for our next dinner party for sure! Thanks for sharing.
Yvonne
Perfect for a party – hope you like it!
Looks like you had such a great time at the event! Congrats on being selected and making such a great dessert!
Yvonne
I really did have a great time, it was SO much fun! Thank you :D
I want to stick my face in this! And then eat it all. :) I love IKEA! I didn’t know they even did events like this – how wonderful to be able to showcase your talents while also showcasing IKEAs noms and hanging out with friends and strangers. :) Pinned!
Yvonne
Hahah! Awesome! Pretty much you summed up my SUPER fun afternoon!! Thanks for pinning!
This looks amazing! I love that it is no bake!
Yvonne
Makes it EXTRA easy to put together!
This looks so easy and yummy! We were totally there in the morning- I’m sad we had to leave before the demos!
Yvonne
Oh man Natalie, sad I missed you! Hope you had a fun time – so much to SEE!
Katie
Oh my goodness this looks delicious, and who doesn’t love IKEA?! I’d definitely like to try that this summer! Thanks for sharing :)
Yvonne
Seriously the best!
Looks soooooooo good! What a cute hubby you have!!
Yvonne
Awe! Thank you ladies! I certainly think so ;)
Looks yummy! Great dessert for spring and summer – and even better that it’s No-Bake!
Yvonne
No Bake is the BEST!
creativesouthernhome
Oh wow this looks amazing!
Yvonne
Thank you so much!
This looks incredible! You always make the best items and I love them. I’ve always wanted to try an icebox cake, but have never had the chance. Looks like I’ll have to give this one a shot!
Yvonne
Oh thank you so much Meagan! This was my first time too (well, besides Eclair Cake eons ago!) and it’s so simple!
Yeahhhh … definitely going to have to try this! It looks so delicious and I know that my husband and kids would love it!
Yvonne
Yes!! Let me know if you do, I’d love to hear what you think!
Dear Yvonne, what a fun event. I wish I could have been there to cheer you on! Your icebox cake sounds and looks wonderful..this is a perfect warm weather treat. Love that last photo! xo, Catherine
Yvonne
You are so sweet Catherine! It’s just as delicious as it looks – thanks for checking it out! Always love when you come and visit!
LOVE this chocolate strawberry version of an ice box cake – and what a fun way to spend an afternoon at IKEA- one of our favorite outings for sure
Yvonne
It’s SO delicious! Definitely love when I get to spend some time at IKEA!
Oh wow this look delicious! So lucky that you got to make a dessert with IKEA food. IKEA is one of our favorite places in the world!!!
Yvonne
It was really fun incorporating the IKEA products – that chocolate spread is KILLER!! So tasty. Next time you make a trip, be sure and grab a jar of that spread!
This would make the perfect dessert at the Easter table…so pretty! And can you believe I’ve never been to IKEA? I don’t have one in the area…but I think I need to travel to get to one.
Yvonne
Yes!! Heather that’s a brilliant idea! Easter will be here before we know it. Never been to IKEA? I was just thinking on Saturday how it’s an hour from me – which is far, but then when I think about those that don’t even have one in the same state – I sure am lucky! Hopefully you can get yourself to one sometime!
Congrats on being selected for the Ikea event! Looks like you had a great time. :) And this cake, it looks oh so good! Gotta get a slice STAT!
Yvonne
Thanks Julie! It was a really great time for sure. I wish I could give you a piece – another great time it would pay off for you and I to be neighbors ;)
This dessert is so perfect for spring, and now I see an extra reason to make a trip to IKEA!
Yvonne
Totally perfect for spring! You’ll have to let me know if you stop by IKEA any time soon – love hearing about fun stopping extravaganzas :)
Your cake looks great–super easy and refreshing. And what is better than a day at IKEA?
Yvonne
It’s SO easy and SUPER tasty! I’d say this cake and a day at IKEA is a pretty good day in my book!
How fun is this!! I didn’t know IKEA did anything like this, and I ADORE THAT PLACE.
Almost as much as this cake! Chocolate and Strawberries? I AM IN. Pinned!
Yvonne
Right?! They haven’t been doing it that many year, but it’s defnitely a fun day to make into an IKEA shopping day! Thanks for pinning girl!
Stunning photos! Seriously, those in-process shots are fantastic (teach me)!
Yvonne
Holly, you are so nice! Can’t wait to get together and bake together!
You are a food genius, my dear. And an absolute natural in front of a crowd. So fun spending the day you!
Yvonne
Oh Natalie, you are such a sweetheart! Thank you so much! So happy you came early to watch and so happy I stayed late to see you in action!
This looks so good Yvonne!!
Yvonne
Thank you so much Amee!