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Strawberry Lasagna Dessert

Easy Strawberry Lasagna Dessert with a buttery cookie crust, creamy cheesecake layer, fresh strawberries and fluffy whipped topping. A chilled no-bake dessert perfect for parties.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Crust:
  • 2 1/2 cups crushed vanilla sandwich cookies or graham cracker crumbs
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • For the Cream Cheese Layer:
  • 16 oz full-fat block cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups whipped topping divided
  • For the Strawberry Layer:
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 package strawberry gelatin or strawberry dessert filling mixture
  • Cold water as required for the strawberry layer
  • For the Top:
  • Remaining whipped topping
  • Fresh strawberry slices
  • Crushed cookies or graham crackers optional

Method
 

  1. Combine the cookie or graham cracker crumbs with melted butter.
  2. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9 × 13-inch baking dish.
  3. Refrigerate while preparing the cream cheese layer.
  4. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  5. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until creamy.
  6. Fold in part of the whipped topping until light and smooth.
  7. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
  8. Wash, dry, hull, and slice the strawberries.
  9. Prepare the strawberry layer according to the mixture being used and allow it to cool sufficiently.
  10. Fold the sliced strawberries into the strawberry mixture.
  11. Carefully spread the strawberry layer over the cream cheese layer.
  12. Refrigerate for 30–45 minutes until partially set.
  13. Spread the remaining whipped topping over the strawberry layer.
  14. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  15. Garnish with fresh strawberries and optional cookie crumbs before serving.
  16. Slice and serve chilled.