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no-bake strawberry dessert

No-Bake Strawberry Dessert That Melts in Your Mouth


  • Author: Clara Whisk
  • Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

Scale
  • 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