No Bake Strawberry Dessert
This No Bake Strawberry Dessert combines layers of creamy cheesecake filling, juicy fresh strawberries, and a buttery graham cracker crust for the ultimate easy dessert. I love making this refreshing treat during warm days because it requires no oven and tastes absolutely incredible after chilling. Every bite feels light, creamy, fruity, and perfectly sweet.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- Extra whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a baking dish to form the crust.
- Refrigerate the crust 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.
- Spread half of the filling over the chilled crust.
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries.
- Spread the remaining filling evenly over the strawberries.
- Top with more fresh strawberries.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor. Chill the dessert overnight for a firmer texture and richer taste. You can substitute graham crackers with digestive biscuits or vanilla wafers. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg