No-Bake Strawberry Dessert
This No-Bake Strawberry Dessert features layers of buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, fluffy whipped topping, and juicy fresh strawberries. I love making this refreshing dessert for summer parties, family gatherings, and holidays because it tastes light, sweet, and incredibly comforting without needing the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam (optional)
- Extra strawberries for garnish
- Crushed graham crackers for topping
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a medium bowl.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a baking dish.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then mix well.
- Fold whipped topping gently into the cream cheese mixture.
- Arrange sliced strawberries over the chilled crust.
- Spread half the creamy filling over the strawberries.
- Repeat the layers if desired.
- Chill the dessert for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Garnish with extra strawberries and crushed graham crackers.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for the sweetest flavor. Chill overnight for cleaner slices and better texture. You can substitute graham crackers with vanilla wafers or digestive biscuits. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg