Strawberry Delight
A delicious, no-bake dessert featuring fresh strawberries, creamy layers, and a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Crust
- 5 tablespoons butter Melted
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons sugar
Cream Cheese Layer
- 16 ounces cream cheese At room temperature
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
Topping
- 10 pieces strawberries Sliced
- 1 cup cold whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons strawberry gelatin
Instructions
Preparation
- Melt the butter and mix it with graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish to form the crust.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, powdered sugar, almond extract, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the Cool Whip.
- Layer the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust.
- Slice the strawberries and sprinkle them over the cream cheese layer.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cold whipping cream, lemon juice, and strawberry gelatin until thickened, then spread over the strawberries.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Serve Strawberry Delight cold from the refrigerator. Keep any leftovers in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make sure to use fresh strawberries for the best flavor. You can also enhance the texture by letting it chill longer.