Strawberry Dream Dessert
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Strawberry Dream Dessert
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This Strawberry Dream Dessert is exactly what happens when you layer something creamy, something sweet, and plenty of fresh strawberries. I make it with whipped cream and cream cheese over a graham cracker crust, then top it all off with strawberry crumbles. It is basically ready in under an hour plus a little chill time.
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Ingredients
Crumble Topping:
- 3 ounces box strawberry flavored Jell-o
- 1 cup all-purpose flour divided
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and divided
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup pecans finely processed in a food processor - or use more crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup butter softened to room temperature
- 2 1/3 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounce container frozen whipped topping thawed
- 2 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- 3 ounces package strawberry Jell-O
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
Crumble Topping:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl using a fork stir Jell-o with 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup butter.
- In another medium bowl stir 1/2 cup flour, with 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup butter, plus 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Also, use a fork to mix and make crumbles.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle on it the strawberry crumbles. Next, sprinkle on the vanilla crumbles, and slightly mix them by hand.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes and do NOT stir.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the fridge. When ready to use, take a fork and stir them first.
Make the crust:
- In a large bowl mix all the crust ingredients and stir until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9 x 13 baking dish and press it firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Chill in the fridge for 15 mins.
Make the filling:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter together until light and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar, and Jell-o, and beat on low-medium speed until smooth. Stop to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl from time to time.
- Next, add lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
- After that, spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled graham cracker layer.
- In a separate bowl, combine the whipped topping with the chopped strawberries. Stir well until fully combined.
- Spread the whipped topping mixture over the cream cheese, and gently using the back of a spoon.
- Finally, sprinkle the strawberry crumbles on top.
Chill:
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or for the best results overnight.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- Here’s something I always do with when I prepare this strawberry dream dessert, I make sure my cream cheese and butter are really soft before I start mixing. I just leave them out on the counter for about an hour. When they’re nice and soft, everything blends together super smooth, no lumps, and it spreads so easily over the crust.
- I save time by grabbing a store-bought graham cracker crust when I’m in a rush. It still tastes great and gets dessert on the table faster.
- If you do not have a blender or food processor, just put your graham crackers into a zipper bag and beat them with a rolling pin. Let the kids go to town with a rolling pin. It’s fun for them and less cleanup for you.
- Go ahead and make two pies and freeze one. Make sure it is completely cool first and you wrap the entire pie pan in plastic.
- Frozen strawberries are way too hard to slice, so I always let them thaw first. It makes things easier and keeps the layers nice and neat.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
697kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
96g
(32%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
603mg
(25%)
Potassium
269mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
72g
(144%)
Vitamin A
1277IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
111mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 697 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 697kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 96g | 32% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 603mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 72g | 144% |
| Vitamin A | 1277IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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