Description
A no-bake dessert with layers of graham crackers, tangy cream cheese filling, fresh strawberries, and whipped topping. Chilled to perfection, this cake is an easy, portable treat for summer gatherings or dessert lovers. Substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream for a halal-friendly or customizable option.
Ingredients
1 lb. strawberries, sliced
1 package graham crackers
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups milk
1 box cheesecake-flavored pudding mix
½ can sweetened condensed milk
1 container Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream
1 tsp. vanilla extract
6 servings
Instructions
Line a 9×9 baking dish with a base layer of graham crackers, breaking pieces as needed to cover the bottom.
Beat cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk in a bowl until smooth.
Add milk, pudding mix, and vanilla extract, mixing until thickened.
Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping until fully combined.
Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker base.
Layer sliced strawberries evenly on top of the first mixture.
Add another layer of graham crackers over the strawberries.
Spread remaining cream cheese mixture, then top with final strawberries.
Refrigerate for 6-8 hours to set.
Before serving, top with the remaining whipped topping and garnish with crushed graham crackers if desired.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for a richer texture.
Slicing strawberries uniformly ensures even layers.
Chill the cake as instructed for the best results.
Lightly toast graham crackers before layering for a nuttier flavor.
Adjust pudding consistency by adding more milk if needed.
Healthier Option: Use low-fat cream cheese, sugar-free pudding mix, and light whipped topping.
Dairy-Free: Substitute with non-dairy cream cheese, almond milk, and coconut whipped cream.
Flavor Twist: Replace strawberries with blueberries, raspberries, or peaches.
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: Featured
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg