Irresistible Strawberry Dream Dessert | Creamy Filling & Sweet Crumbles
A creamy, layered dessert with a graham cracker crust, tangy lemon-cream cheese filling, fluffy whipped strawberry topping, and a buttery crumble. No baking required for layers except the crumble topping, perfect for holidays or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 60
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar
2 1/3 cups powdered sugar
3 oz strawberry Jell-o
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup chopped pecans
8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
2 lemons (juiced and zested)
2 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz softened cream cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter, and 3 oz strawberry Jell-o for crumble topping. Set aside
In another bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 tsp vanilla to create crumbly texture
Merge crumble mixtures on the baking sheet, bake 7-8 minutes until golden, then cool and chill
For graham cracker crust, blend 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup pecans, and 1/2 cup melted butter
Press crust into a tart pan, chill for 10 minutes
Beat 16 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 2 1/3 cups powdered sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla until smooth
Fold in 8 oz whipped topping and 2 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
Add lemon zest and juice to the mixture
Spoon cream cheese layer over chilled crust, chill until set
Top with whipped strawberry mixture and chilled crumble topping
Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are chilled for best texture
For a vegan version, substitute butter with vegetable shortening and use dairy-free whipped topping
Can be chilled for up to 48 hours
Add fresh berries and mint for decorative garnish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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