No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Lasagna
Cheesecake Lasagna, featuring layers of sweetened cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfect for summer gatherings and easy to prepare without turning on the oven
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 package graham crackers
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir well and set aside to macerate.
- Make Cheesecake Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and mix until well combined. Gently fold in the Cool Whip until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Layers: In a 9×13 inch dish, layer graham crackers on the bottom. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the graham crackers. Top with half of the strawberry mixture.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layers with the remaining graham crackers, cream cheese mixture, and strawberries.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers.
- You can substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream if preferred.
- This dessert can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
