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No-Bake Strawberry Delight Recipe

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No-Bake Strawberry Delight is a luscious, creamy dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust layered with fresh strawberries and a two-flavor cream cheese filling—classic and strawberry-infused. Topped with light whipped cream, this chilled cheesecake requires no baking, making it a perfect refreshing treat for warm days or any occasion.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 cups (240g) graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted

Filling

  • 2 lbs (32oz) fresh strawberries, washed and dried
  • 16 ounces (452g) full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (48g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (236ml) heavy whipping cream (for first batch of whipped cream)
  • ½ cup (65g) powdered sugar (for first batch of whipped cream)
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry Jello mix
  • 1 cup (236ml) heavy whipping cream (for second batch of whipped cream)
  • ½ cup (65g) powdered sugar (for second batch of whipped cream)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: Grind the graham crackers into a fine crumb using a food processor or blender. Combine the crumbs with melted butter and stir until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×9 inch pan. Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the filling.
  2. Prepare the Strawberries: Wash and dry all the strawberries thoroughly. Remove the stems. Dice enough strawberries about dime-sized to make 1 cup and set aside. Then chop the remaining strawberries lengthwise and pat dry with a paper towel. Set aside.
  3. Make the First Whipped Cream: Chill a mixing bowl in the freezer for 5-10 minutes. Pour in 1 cup of heavy whipping cream and beat at medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Slowly add ½ cup powdered sugar and continue beating at high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  4. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and lump-free. Gently fold in the whipped cream using a spatula until fully blended.
  5. Add Strawberry Flavor: Divide the cream cheese mixture evenly into two bowls. To one half, add the 2 tablespoons strawberry Jello mix and 1 cup of the finely chopped strawberries. Stir until combined to make the strawberry cheesecake filling.
  6. Assemble the Layers: Arrange the sliced strawberries over the chilled graham cracker crust in an overlapping pattern, filling any gaps.
  7. Layer the Fillings: Spread the plain cream cheese filling evenly over the strawberry layer on the crust. Follow by spreading the strawberry cheesecake filling on top.
  8. Prepare the Second Whipped Cream: Repeat the whipped cream process with remaining 1 cup heavy whipping cream and ½ cup powdered sugar to a stiff peak consistency.
  9. Decorate and Chill: Using a piping bag fitted with a 1M tip, pipe the whipped cream decoratively over the top of the strawberry filling, or spread evenly. Cover the entire pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4-6 hours, or until fully set and chilled before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • Chilling the mixing bowl helps achieve better, more stable whipped cream.
  • Refrigerate the dessert sufficiently to allow the layers to set and meld flavors.
  • This dessert should be kept refrigerated and is best consumed within 2-3 days.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute gluten-free graham crackers for the crust.

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