Strawberry Delight
Savor the taste of summer with our Strawberry Delight, a light and creamy no-bake dessert that is sure to impress at any gathering. This treat features luscious layers of fresh strawberries atop a delectable cream filling set on a graham cracker crust. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply as a sweet indulgence at home, this dessert combines the delightful flavors of strawberry and cream without the hassle of baking. With minimal preparation required, you can whip it up in no time and enjoy its refreshing taste with each bite!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 10 fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 16 ounces softened cream cheese
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup chilled whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons plant-based gelling agent (e.g., agar-agar)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by combining melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and almond extract in a mixing bowl. Press into a greased 9-inch square baking dish.
- Layer sliced strawberries evenly over the crust.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form; gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the cream filling over the strawberries and sprinkle the plant-based gelling agent on top.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours to set before cutting into squares and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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