Description
A no-bake, layered dessert made with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and graham crackers that softens into a cake-like texture after chilling—perfect for warm weather treats.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 box graham crackers
- Optional: extra strawberries and mint for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread a thin layer of whipped cream on the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Arrange a layer of graham crackers over the cream, breaking them to fit as needed.
- Spread a layer of whipped cream over the graham crackers, then top with a layer of sliced strawberries.
- Repeat the layers (crackers, whipped cream, strawberries) until you reach the top of the dish, ending with whipped cream and strawberries.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the layers to soften and set.
- Garnish with extra strawberries and mint before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter dessert, macerate the strawberries with a tablespoon of sugar before layering.
- You can substitute graham crackers with vanilla wafers or digestive biscuits.
- Best made a day in advance for optimal texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg