Frozen Strawberry Dessert Recipe
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Frozen Strawberry Dessert Recipe
Description
A crust of graham cracker crumbs mixed with melted butter is pressed evenly into the bottom and sides of a springform pan and chilled in the freezer. The filling consists of strawberries blended together with sugar and orange juice, producing a smooth puree. This is folded into a mixture of softened cream cheese beaten with powdered sugar and whipped heavy cream, creating a light and creamy fruit-flavored filling.
The filling is poured over the chilled crust, covered, and frozen for 6 to 8 hours until firm. The final dessert can be served cold, topped with additional whipped cream or a similar topping like cool whip, lending a fluffy contrast to the denser filling.
This frozen dessert is straightforward yet flavorful, balancing the slight tartness of strawberries with creaminess and a hint of citrus from the orange juice. Preparing it in a springform pan helps releasing the dessert neatly for presentation and serving.
It is ideal for making in advance for summer gatherings or as a make-ahead cold dessert option.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 9 crackers)
- 3 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 2 cups strawberries
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream whipped
- Whipped Cream like cool whip
Instructions
- Add graham crackers crumbs to a spring form pan, add melted butter and stir together until well combined. Press evenly into the bottom and up the sides. Put in the freezer while making the rest of this recipe.
- Blend strawberries, sugar, and orange juice until smooth. Set aside.
- With a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped heavy whipping cream cream and strawberry mixture. Pour over your graham crust and cover with plastic wrap.
- Freeze for 6 to 8 hours or until firm.
- Serve cold, topped with whipped cream (cool whip).
Notes
- Use a 9- or 10-inch springform pan to shape the crust and filling evenly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 935IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 16.9mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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