Description
A no-bake dessert with layers of creamy whipped cream cheese filling, fresh strawberries, and graham crackers that soften into a cake-like texture. Perfect for warm days or casual gatherings, and even better after chilling overnight.
Ingredients
2 cups heavy whipping cream
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 box graham crackers (about 14–16 crackers)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Beat the heavy whipping cream in a large bowl until stiff peaks form, then set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Line the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish with graham crackers, breaking them to fit as needed.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the crackers and smooth it out.
- Arrange half of the sliced strawberries evenly over the cream layer.
- Repeat with another layer of graham crackers, the remaining cream cheese mixture, and the rest of the strawberries.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Before serving, drizzle fresh lemon juice over the top for a bright finish.
Notes
For variety, substitute strawberries with blueberries, raspberries, or a berry mix.
Chocolate graham crackers or vanilla wafers can be used instead of plain graham crackers.
Add chocolate ganache or cocoa powder for a chocolatey twist.
Mix a little Greek yogurt into the cream cheese for extra tang.
Best made the night before for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg