No-bake strawberry delight is a luscious and creamy dessert that combines the richness of cheesecake with the freshness of strawberries. With a buttery graham cracker crust, this easy-to-make treat is perfect for any occasion. Here’s how you can make this delightful dessert.
Dish Info
This no-bake strawberry delight is a luscious and creamy cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s topped with fresh strawberries and a hint of vanilla, making it an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
To prepare this delicious dessert, you will need two (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, one pound of strawberries (about 16), eight tablespoons (one stick) of unsalted butter, twelve full-size graham crackers (about 6 1/2 ounces) or 1 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs, two tablespoons of granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt (divided), 3/4 cup of powdered sugar (divided), two teaspoons of vanilla extract, two cups of cold heavy cream, and 1/4 cup of powdered strawberry gelatin dessert mix (about two ounces).
Step 1
Start by softening the cream cheese, slicing the strawberries, and melting the butter. Prepare the graham cracker crust by mixing the crushed graham crackers with melted butter and pressing the mixture into a baking dish. This forms the base of your dessert.
Step 2
Next, layer the sliced strawberries onto the prepared crust. In a separate bowl, whip the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is fluffy and smooth. This adds a rich, creamy texture to the dessert.
Step 3
In another bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold this whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Spread half of this creamy mixture over the layer of strawberries on the crust, creating a delicious base for the next layer.
Step 4
Mix the powdered strawberry gelatin into the remaining cream cheese mixture. This adds a sweet and fruity flavor to the cream cheese. Spread this strawberry-flavored cream cheese mixture over the first layer, creating a beautiful two-tone effect.
Step 5
Finally, top the dessert with the remaining whipped cream. Refrigerate the dessert for several hours until it is well chilled. Before serving, garnish with chopped strawberries to add a fresh and colorful touch. Serve cold and enjoy the delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries.
