Description
Strawberry Delight is a refreshing, no-bake dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a creamy, fluffy cream cheese and whipped topping layer, finished with fresh sliced strawberries. Perfect for warm weather, this easy-to-make treat requires minimal preparation and chilling time, making it an ideal summer dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Topping
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Additional strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly and press firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch dish to form an even crust layer.
- Make the cream cheese filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then continue beating until fully combined and creamy.
- Incorporate whipped topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until the blend is light, airy, and fluffy, ensuring not to overmix.
- Assemble the dessert: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust in the dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Add strawberry topping: Arrange the sliced strawberries evenly over the cream cheese layer to create a beautiful top layer.
- Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the dessert set and flavors meld.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, optionally add extra whipped topping and fresh strawberries as garnish for an attractive presentation.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh strawberries with sweetened frozen strawberries, ensuring they are properly thawed and drained to avoid excess moisture.
- For a tangier cream cheese layer, add one tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture before folding in the whipped topping.
