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No-Bake Strawberry Delight

Irresistible No-Bake Strawberry Delight for Sweet Summer Moments

Discover the No-Bake Strawberry Delight, a perfect summer dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth without the oven.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 10 sheets Graham Crackers Substitute with digestive biscuits if unavailable.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted, can use margarine in a pinch.
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese Low-fat versions can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Consider honey or agave nectar as alternatives.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice Lime juice can be substituted.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Vanilla bean paste or powdered vanilla make great substitutes.
Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Coconut milk can be used as a dairy-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Regular granulated sugar can work but blend longer.
Strawberry Layer
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Frozen berries can be used if fresh aren't available.
  • 1 pkg Strawberry Jello Mix Freeze-dried strawberry powder can be a substitute.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • 9x9 inch pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by crushing the graham crackers in a food processor until fine; this should take about 30 seconds. In a bowl, combine the crushed crackers with melted unsalted butter until evenly mixed. Press this crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x9" pan to form a solid crust. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes so it can set nicely.
  2. While the crust is chilling, take 1 cup of fresh strawberries and dice them into small pieces for the filling. Slice the remaining strawberries to use as a topping. To prevent a soggy crust, pat the diced strawberries dry with paper towels.
  3. For the whipped cream, place your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for about 10 minutes to chill them. Once cold, pour in the heavy whipping cream and begin whipping on medium speed. Gradually add powdered sugar until you reach stiff peaks, which should take about 3-5 minutes.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the full-fat cream cheese, granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy, which should take about 2-3 minutes. Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Divide the cheesecake filling in half. In one half, gently stir in the strawberry Jello mix and the diced strawberries until fully combined. Layer the chilled graham cracker crust with the plain cheesecake mixture first, followed by the strawberry-infused mixture.
  6. Spread the remaining whipped cream generously over the top of the strawberry layer. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and chill the No-Bake Strawberry Delight in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best experience, serve your No-Bake Strawberry Delight within a couple of days as it can last up to a week but may lose some texture over time.

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