Description
A rich, creamy, and refreshing layered dessert made with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and cream cheese over a buttery graham cracker crust. No baking needed!
Ingredients
-
5 to 6 cups sliced fresh strawberries (about 2 lbs)
-
1 (3 oz) package strawberry Jell-o (regular or sugar-free)
-
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
-
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
-
4 cups whipping cream (or 16 oz Cool Whip)
-
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
-
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
-
~1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
-
~6 tablespoons melted butter
-
Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
-
In a saucepan, mix sliced strawberries and Jell-o powder. Heat on medium-low until dissolved. Let cool.
-
Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; press into greased 9×13 pan. Reserve some crumbs for topping.
-
Beat cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth.
-
Whip cream with sugar and 1 tsp vanilla until stiff peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture.
-
Layer half of the cream mixture over the crust. Add strawberry layer. Top with remaining cream. Sprinkle reserved crumbs.
-
Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
-
Ensure strawberries are fully cooled before layering
-
Chill overnight for best results
-
Cut with a warm knife for clean slices
-
Use Cool Whip for quicker prep
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American