No-Bake Strawberry Layered Dessert
A refreshing no-bake dessert with layers of creamy goodness and fresh strawberries, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 140 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of crushed strawberries
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup of melted butter
- 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or granola for topping
Instructions
- Combine Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whip Heavy Cream: In another bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Prepare Graham Cracker Crust: In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs.
- Layer the First Half: In a serving dish, layer half of the graham cracker mixture, followed by half of the creamy mixture, then half of the crushed strawberries.
- Repeat the Layers: Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Top with Crunch: Top with nuts or granola for an added crunch.
- Chill & Serve: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled with extra strawberry slices or a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg