Strawberry Delight
Make this sweet and refreshing Strawberry Delight recipe for an amazing no-bake dessert! This layered dessert features fresh berries, a graham cracker crust, and fluffy and creamy layers of cream cheese filling and whipped topping.
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This no-bake strawberry delight is perfect for lovers of sweet and fruity desserts! Thanks to fresh strawberries and whipped topping, this is an amazing spring or summer treat.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
No Baking Required: If you're in the middle of a summer heat, this dessert requires no baking so you can keep your kitchen cool.
Classic Ingredients: Simple and classic components come together to create an unforgettable dessert.
Total Crowd Pleaser: Everybody will be having two (or three!) servings of this amazing no bake dessert thanks to its light and sweet flavors.
For even more amazing strawberry treats, try my Strawberry Icebox Cake or these Easy Strawberry Turnovers!
Ingredients Needed
- Graham Cracker Crumbs: Form a slightly nutty crust that acts as an amazing base for the strawberries and cream cheese filling.
- Sugar: You'll need both granulated sugar and powdered sugar for this recipe.
- Cream Cheese: Helps create a rich and slightly tangy filling.
- Vanilla Extract: For a nice warmth that pairs well with the strawberries.
- Strawberry Gelatin: Provides a beautiful pink color and sweet strawberry flavor.
- Whipped Topping: I like to use Cool Whip or my homemade version.
- Fresh Strawberries: For even more authentic and fresh strawberry flavor.
How to Make this Strawberry Delight
- Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine part of the graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter.
- Step 2: Press the graham cracker mixture into a 9x13 baking pan.
- Step 3: In a separate large bowl, beat the cream cheese for 2 minutes or so until softened and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until combined.
- Step 4: Spread cream cheese mixture over top of the graham cracker crust.
- Step 5: In another mixing bowl, whisk gelatin with boiling water, then add cold water and mix until cooled.
- Step 6: Stir heavy cream and then whipped topping in the gelatin mixture.
- Step 7: Fold sliced strawberries into the mixture.
- Step 8: Spread the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Step 9: Spread the rest of the whipped topping over the strawberry layer.
- Step 10: Chill for at least an hour, then top with more strawberry slices. Sprinkle remaining graham cracker crumbs on top of the strawberries if you like.
Recipe Tips
- Be sure to fully whisk the gelatin into the hot water and get it fully dissolved before adding the cold water. This will prevent a grainy or strange texture.
- Allow the gelatin mixture to come up to room temperature before adding the cream to avoid accidentally cooking the heavy cream.
- Make sure the cream cheese sits at room temp for a bit before beating to make the process much easier.
- I recommend using fresh chopped strawberries. Frozen strawberries can leak extra moisture into the dessert and lead to a soggy texture or a dessert that doesn't fully set.
Recipe FAQ's
This usually happens because the strawberries naturally have moisture. Be sure to use fresh strawberries (not frozen), and once you wash your strawberries, give them a good pat dry with paper towels.
Making this dessert is easy and results in a refreshing and light treat with sweet and tangy strawberry flavor. It's delightful in every single bite, which is where the name comes from!
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Strawberry Delight
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs divided
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
Cream Filling
- 2 (8 oz pkgs) cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Layer
- 1 (3 oz pkg) strawberry gelatin
- ½ cup boiling water
- ½ cup ice cold water
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 3 cups Cool Whip divided
- 12-15 * whole strawberries chopped and divided
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Instructions
- Reserve 3 tablespoons of graham cracker crumbs and set aside for the final garnish. In a bowl mix the remaining graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter and sugar and mix with a fork until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the 9”x13” baking pan or dish.
Cream Filling
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the cream cheese using a hand mixer on low to medium speed for 1-2 minutes, to soften and cream smooth. Then add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix on low until incorporated, then increase the speed to medium for another 2 minutes. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust.
Strawberry Layer
- In a large mixing bowl whisk the strawberry gelatin with the boiling water until combined and dissolved, then add the ice cold water and mix to cool. Add the heavy cream to the gelatin and whisk again. Mix in 8 ounces of the whipped topping until smooth and creamy, then using a spatula fold in about two-thirds of the cut strawberries.
- Spread the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer and refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours until the layers are firm and set.
- Spread the remaining 16 ounces of whipped topping evenly over the top. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with the remaining chopped strawberries.
