No-Bake Strawberry Delight (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Crust
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2 cups (240g) graham cracker crumbs
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½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
→ For the Filling
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2 lbs (32oz) fresh strawberries, washed and dried
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16 ounces (452g) full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
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¼ cup (48g) granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
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1 cup (236ml) heavy whipping cream
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½ cup (65g) powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons strawberry Jello mix
→ For the Topping
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1 cup (236ml) heavy whipping cream
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½ cup (65g) powdered sugar
# How to Make It:
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Grind the graham crackers into a fine crumb using a food processor or blender. Combine with melted butter and stir until the crackers are coated. Press into a 9×9 pan. Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
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Thoroughly wash and dry all the strawberries, and remove the stems. First, dice enough strawberries (about the size of a dime) to fill 1 cup. Set aside. Then chop all the remaining strawberries lengthwise and pat dry with a paper towel. Set aside.
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Chill the bowl in the freezer for 5-10 minutes. Beat the heavy whipping cream in the chilled bowl at medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Slowly add the powdered sugar and continue beating at high speed until stiff peaks form. Set it aside.
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Beat the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla extract until smooth and free of lumps. Then mix in the prepared whipped cream, and stir with a spatula until well combined.
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Divide the cheesecake mixture in half. To one half, add the powdered strawberry jello mix and 1 cup of finely chopped berries, and stir until combined.
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Layer the sliced strawberries over the graham cracker crust, overlapping and filling the gaps. Spread the plain cheesecake filling overtop of the strawberries, followed by the strawberry cheesecake filling.
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Prepare the second batch of whipped cream as instructed earlier. Decorate using 1M piping tip fitted in a large piping bag, or spread evenly over top. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 4-6 hours before serving.
# Handy Tips:
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Garnish with freeze-dried strawberry dust or leftover fresh strawberries for an elegant presentation.
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For a time-saving option, substitute Cool Whip for either the filling or topping (or both). You'll need two 8-ounce containers.
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If strawberry Jello isn't available, substitute with 3 tablespoons of ground freeze-dried strawberries.
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Best consumed within 3 days but remains fresh for up to 5 days.
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For freezing, omit the sliced strawberry layer over the crust and add fresh strawberries as garnish when serving instead.