No-Bake Strawberry Lasagna
Strawberry lasagna is a summer dessert built like the pasta dish, minus the oven. Graham crackers take the place of noodles, a cream cheese filling lightened with whipped topping goes between them, and sliced strawberries with strawberry glaze finish each layer.
It is the kind of dessert I make in the morning when I know the afternoon will be hot. By dinner it has set into neat, sliceable squares.
Time does the work
The graham crackers soften as they sit under the filling, turning almost cake-like. That needs at least four hours in the fridge, and overnight is even better.
Add any fresh strawberry garnish right before serving so it stays bright. Other no-fuss sweets are collected in my easy dessert recipes.
PrintNo-Bake Strawberry Lasagna
Layers of graham crackers, cream cheese filling and fresh strawberries, chilled until set.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 box graham crackers
- 1 cup strawberry glaze or preserves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture in the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish.
- Arrange a single layer of graham crackers on top.
- Spread half of the remaining cream cheese mixture over the crackers.
- Top with half of the strawberries and drizzle with half of the glaze.
- Repeat the layers: graham crackers, cream cheese mixture, strawberries and glaze.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
Keeps covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add fresh strawberry garnish just before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do frozen strawberries work?
Thaw and drain them well so the layers do not get watery.
Can I use homemade whipped cream?
Yes, though it may not hold its shape quite as long, so serve it within a day.
How long does it keep?
Covered in the refrigerator, it keeps for up to 2 days.
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