No-Bake Strawberry Delight

240 mins
Serves 9
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Directions

  1. 1Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated.
  2. 2Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated.
  3. 3Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated.
  4. 4Press firmly into a 9x9 baking dish and refrigerate while preparing the filling.
  5. 5Press firmly into a 9x9 baking dish and refrigerate while preparing the filling.
  6. 6Press firmly into a 9x9 baking dish and refrigerate while preparing the filling.
  7. 7Dice 1 cup of strawberries into small pieces.
  8. 8Dice 1 cup of strawberries into small pieces.
  9. 9Dice 1 cup of strawberries into small pieces.
  10. 10Slice the remaining strawberries lengthwise and pat dry with paper towels to avoid excess moisture.
  11. 11Slice the remaining strawberries lengthwise and pat dry with paper towels to avoid excess moisture.
  12. 12Slice the remaining strawberries lengthwise and pat dry with paper towels to avoid excess moisture.
  13. 13In a chilled bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
  14. 14In a chilled bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
  15. 15In a chilled bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
  16. 16Slowly add powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  17. 17Slowly add powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  18. 18Slowly add powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  19. 19Set aside.
  20. 20Set aside.
  21. 21Set aside.
  22. 22Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  23. 23Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  24. 24Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  25. 25Fold in the whipped cream until fully combined.
  26. 26Fold in the whipped cream until fully combined.
  27. 27Fold in the whipped cream until fully combined.
  28. 28Divide the cheesecake mixture in half.
  29. 29Divide the cheesecake mixture in half.
  30. 30Divide the cheesecake mixture in half.
  31. 31Stir the strawberry Jello mix and diced strawberries into one half.
  32. 32Stir the strawberry Jello mix and diced strawberries into one half.
  33. 33Stir the strawberry Jello mix and diced strawberries into one half.
  34. 34Layer sliced strawberries over the graham cracker crust.
  35. 35Layer sliced strawberries over the graham cracker crust.
  36. 36Layer sliced strawberries over the graham cracker crust.
  37. 37Spread the plain cheesecake mixture on top, then finish with the strawberry cheesecake layer.
  38. 38Spread the plain cheesecake mixture on top, then finish with the strawberry cheesecake layer.
  39. 39Spread the plain cheesecake mixture on top, then finish with the strawberry cheesecake layer.
  40. 40Prepare the second batch of whipped cream and pipe or spread over the top in thick swirls.
  41. 41Prepare the second batch of whipped cream and pipe or spread over the top in thick swirls.
  42. 42Prepare the second batch of whipped cream and pipe or spread over the top in thick swirls.
  43. 43Sprinkle with freeze-dried strawberry crumbs for the ultimate bakery-style finish.
  44. 44Sprinkle with freeze-dried strawberry crumbs for the ultimate bakery-style finish.
  45. 45Sprinkle with freeze-dried strawberry crumbs for the ultimate bakery-style finish.
  46. 46Cover and refrigerate for 4 6 hours before slicing and serving.
  47. 47Cover and refrigerate for 4 6 hours before slicing and serving.
  48. 48Cover and refrigerate for 4 6 hours before slicing and serving.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 lbs fresh strawberries, washed and dried
  • 2 lbs fresh strawberries, washed and dried
  • 2 lbs fresh strawberries, washed and dried
  • 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp strawberry Jello mix
  • 2 tbsp strawberry Jello mix
  • 2 tbsp strawberry Jello mix
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

9x9 baking dishmeasuring cupchilled bowl

Tips

  • Press the crust down with the bottom of a measuring cup for a perfectly compact base.
  • Overnight chilling gives the layers the perfect creamy texture and clean slices.
  • Best served ice cold with extra fresh strawberries on top for that creamy, fruity, melt-in-your-mouth bite.