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Judy John

No Bake Strawberry Dessert Recipe

This no bake strawberry dessert layers buttery crumbs, creamy filling, and fresh berry sweetness for a cool easy treat. It tastes fresh, pretty, and wonderfully effortless.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 18 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 295
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs fine crumbs
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Strawberry Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups heavy cream cold
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups strawberries finely chopped
Topping
  • 1 cup strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup whipped cream optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13 Pan
  • Hand Mixer
  • Food Processor
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Knife
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9x13-inch pan or line it with parchment.
  2. Mix crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until evenly moistened. Press firmly into the pan base.
  3. Chill crust for 15 minutes while preparing the filling.
  4. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
  5. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks in a separate bowl.
  6. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently until silky. Fold in chopped strawberries.
  7. Spread filling over chilled crust. Smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
  8. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or freeze 1 hour for faster setting.
  9. Top with sliced strawberries and whipped cream if desired. Slice into squares and serve cold.

Notes

For a softer mousse-like texture, chill 4 hours. For firmer bars, chill overnight or freeze briefly before slicing. Freeze tightly wrapped portions for up to 2 months; thaw in the refrigerator. Pat chopped berries dry if juicy to prevent loose filling. Add lemon zest, chocolate chips, coconut, or raspberries for flavor twists. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days.