Fresh Strawberry Dessert Layers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 -
2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 -
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Strawberry Filling
03 -
5 to 6 cups sliced fresh strawberries
04 -
1 (3-ounce) package strawberry Jell-O
→ Cream Cheese Mixture
05 -
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
06 -
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
07 -
4 cups whipping cream
08 -
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
09 -
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
# Instructions:
01 -
Place sliced strawberries in a saucepan and sprinkle with Jell-O powder. Stir gently to coat the berries evenly. Heat over medium-low heat until Jell-O dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
02 -
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter using a fork until the crumbs are moistened. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the crumbs for topping. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
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Using an electric mixer, cream together softened cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream with granulated sugar and the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
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Spread slightly less than half of the cream cheese and whipped cream mixture evenly over the crust. Gently spread the cooled strawberry filling on top of the cream cheese layer. Spread the remaining cream cheese and whipped cream mixture evenly over the strawberry layer to cover completely. Sprinkle the reserved graham cracker crumbs on top.
05 -
Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight before serving.