Strawberry Delight Recipe
Strawberry Delight is a luscious, layered dessert with a buttery crust, creamy filling, and sweet strawberries. The combination of textures and flavors makes it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Perfectly chilled, this no-fuss dessert is light, refreshing, and bursting with fresh strawberry goodness.
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
- Mixing bowls (small, medium, and large)
- Pastry blender or forks
- Oven
- Spatula
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 container fresh strawberries
- 2 containers frozen whipped topping, thawed
- ¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 package cream cheese, softened
- 1½ oz all-purpose flour
- ½ cup butter
Instructions
- Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries, then mix them with sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl before setting them aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour and brown sugar, then cut in the butter using a pastry blender or two forks until the mixture resembles small peas.
- Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish, press flat to form a crust, and bake for 10-12 minutes until firm.
- Let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and one container of whipped topping, stirring well to create a smooth mixture.
- Then spread it evenly over the cooled crust.
- Drain the strawberries, reserving the syrup for later, and layer them evenly over the cream cheese mixture.
- Top with the remaining whipped topping and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
Notes
- Add a layer of crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers for extra crunch.
- Try mixing in a bit of vanilla extract or lemon zest into the cream cheese layer for added depth of flavor.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and whipped topping.
- Garnish with additional fresh strawberries or a drizzle of chocolate before serving for a decorative touch.