No-Bake Strawberry Dessert
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz Cool Whip or whipped topping thawed
- 2 lbs fresh strawberries sliced
- Topping:
- 1 cup strawberry glaze or warmed strawberry jam
- Optional: extra whipped topping
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press firmly into 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Refrigerate crust while making filling.
- Beat cream cheese 2 minutes until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat 1 minute.
- Fold in Cool Whip gently until smooth.
- Spread half of filling over chilled crust.
- Arrange half of sliced strawberries over filling.
- Spread remaining filling over strawberries.
- Arrange remaining strawberries on top.
- Drizzle with warmed strawberry glaze.
- Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Cut into squares. Serve cold.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing
- Press crust firmly for best results
- Slice strawberries evenly for better layering
- Chill minimum 4 hours — overnight is better
- Pat strawberries dry to prevent watery filling
- Use strawberry glaze to prevent browning
- Cut with hot knife for clean slices
- Make up to 24 hours ahead
- Store covered in fridge for up to 3 days
- Do not freeze — texture changes when thawed