Description
A refreshing no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries, perfect for warm summer nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant cheesecake or vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups full-fat whipped topping
- 1 box (14.4 oz) graham crackers
- 3–4 cups fresh strawberries, washed, diced, and patted dry
- Optional: toasted sliced almonds or chopped pecans
- Optional: lemon zest
- Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: a drizzle of strawberry jam or preserves
- Optional: mini chocolate chips or shaved white chocolate
Instructions
- Empty pudding powder into a large mixing bowl. Add cold milk as per package instructions and whisk until thickened.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently until combined and fluffy.
- Prepare a rectangular dish and arrange a single layer of graham crackers at the bottom.
- Spread one-third of the pudding mixture over the crackers and scatter one-third of the strawberries on top.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, finishing with strawberries on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- To serve, slice with a hot knife for cleaner cuts and enjoy with optional toppings.
Notes
Ensure strawberries are dry to prevent sogginess; chill the dessert long enough for layers to set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: no-bake dessert, strawberry cake, summer recipes, easy dessert, pudding cake