No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Lasagna
This No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Lasagna is a delightful dessert that layers creamy cheesecake filling with fresh strawberries and graham crackers. It’s easy to prepare, requires no baking, and serves as a perfect sweet treat for gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 9x13 inch baking dish
- multiple mixing bowls
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 spatula
- 1 plastic wrap
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted.
- 16 oz cream cheese Softened.
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups whipped topping Thawed.
- 2 cups fresh strawberries Sliced.
- 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- as needed additional strawberries For garnish.
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until evenly combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish to form a firm crust.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together using an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust in the baking dish.
- Layer half of the sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Drizzle half of the strawberry preserves over the strawberries.
- Repeat the layers by adding the remaining cream cheese mixture, followed by the rest of the sliced strawberries, and finishing with another drizzle of strawberry preserves.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Once set, slice into squares and garnish with additional strawberries before serving.
Notes
You can replace strawberries with other berries like blueberries or raspberries for variation.
Consider adding a layer of chocolate or caramel sauce for added flavor.
Ensure that the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.