Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter; press into an ungreased baking dish.
- 2. Create the cream cheese layer by beating softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth; fold in half of the Cool Whip.
- 3. Assemble layers: Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust, layer half of the sliced strawberries, then repeat with remaining ingredients.
- 4. Top with Cool Whip by spreading remaining Cool Whip over the top layer of strawberries.
- 5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Use fresh strawberries for optimal flavor and texture.
Let the dessert chill overnight for best results; this allows flavors to meld beautifully.
Feel free to garnish with additional strawberries or whipped topping before serving for added visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use fresh strawberries for optimal flavor and texture. Chilling overnight enhances flavor melding; don’t skip this step. Consider garnishing with extra strawberries or whipped topping before serving to elevate visual appeal.
