Description
Looking for a chilled, easy dessert that stuns at every event? This No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake Dessert is your go-to solution for sweet cravings, warm-weather parties, or lazy-day indulgence. It’s a layered dream made of a buttery cookie crust, creamy whipped cheesecake filling, and a glossy strawberry topping that sets perfectly in the fridge. Great for quick breakfast treats, easy dessert ideas, picnic snacks, or summer potluck tables, it requires no oven time and minimal effort—just flavor-packed layers that taste like summer.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups crushed golden sandwich cookies or graham crackers
6 tablespoons melted butter
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup strawberry gel or pie filling
Instructions
1. Crush the cookies or graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or a bag and rolling pin.
2. Mix the crumbs with melted butter until evenly combined.
3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish and refrigerate while preparing the filling.
4. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
5. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until fully incorporated and creamy.
6. Fold in the whipped topping gently until smooth and fluffy.
7. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
8. In a separate bowl, mix sliced strawberries with the strawberry gel or pie filling until coated.
9. Spoon the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer and spread evenly.
10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
11. Slice and serve chilled. Optionally garnish with extra strawberries or whipped topping.
Notes
Chill overnight for the cleanest slices and best flavor development.
Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling without lumps.
Fresh strawberries make the topping pop visually and texturally—avoid overripe ones.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg