Description
An irresistibly delightful dessert that captures the spirit of summer with creamy layers, fresh strawberries, and a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound strawberries, sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 24 graham crackers
- Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well-combined.
- Whip the heavy cream in another bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently.
- Layer graham crackers, cream cheese mixture, and sliced strawberries in a rectangular dish.
- Finish with a final layer of the cream cheese mixture on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving, if desired.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: This cake tastes even better if made a day in advance. Avoid overwhipping the cream and ensure cream cheese is at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg