Description
This delightful Strawberry Lasagna is a no-bake layered dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth cream cheese filling, sweet strawberry preserves, a luscious strawberry gelatin layer with fresh strawberries, all topped with fluffy whipped topping and fresh strawberry garnish. Perfect for summer parties or a refreshing treat any time of year.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 8 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling:
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tub (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
- 3/4 cup strawberry preserves
- 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
- 1/3 cup boiling water
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the graham cracker crust: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly and press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 13x9-inch pan to form the crust layer.
- Make the cream cheese filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Gently fold in half of the thawed whipped topping. Spread half of this cream cheese filling evenly over the prepared crust. Set the remaining cream cheese filling and whipped topping aside for later use.
- Add a layer of preserves: Spread a thin, even layer of strawberry preserves over the cream cheese filling in the pan.
- Mix the strawberry filling: In a small glass measuring cup, whisk together the strawberry gelatin powder and boiling water until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Add this mixture to the reserved cream cheese filling and beat until smooth. Fold in the chopped fresh strawberries gently.
- Finish layering the lasagna: Spread the strawberry gelatin filling evenly on top of the strawberry preserves layer.
- Finish it with whipped topping: Spread the remaining whipped topping in an even layer over the strawberry layer. Cover the entire dessert with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow the layers to set properly.
- Decorate the lasagna: Before serving, garnish the top with additional fresh sliced strawberries. Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to avoid lumps in the filling.
- For best results, refrigerate the assembled lasagna overnight to let flavors meld and layers set firmly.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and garnish presentation.
- This dessert should be served chilled and kept refrigerated until serving to maintain texture and freshness.
- To make individual servings, assemble in smaller containers or mason jars using the same layering process.
