No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Lasagna will make all Your Strawberries and Cream dreams come true. This is your ticket to becoming a backyard-barbecue legend, perfect for 4th of July or any other family get-togethers.
I’m starting to believe that all of SugarApron’s problems stem from my inability to leave simple things like Strawberries and cream alone.
Or maybe it’s about me being unable to sit in a room alone with strawberries and cream and not eat them?
One thing is clear, I think “The most difficult part of making this No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Lasagna is trying not to dunk the Strawberries in fresh cream and eat them as you layer them in the pan”. It’s as simple as that.
Let me rewind. Because I am usually a chocolate dessert person, but when strawberries are in season, I take a little break from chocolate and choose strawberry desserts. I like that we’re having a bowl of berries each night. My son likes that we’re having a bowl of whipped cream and my husband just likes that we’re having dessert.
Everybody wins.
But I had another idea.
I wanted more.
Which brings us back to the beginning — this is where all the trouble begins.
If there could be anything better to me than strawberries and softly whipped cream, it would unquestionably be those two things with bits cookies on the bottom and over the top, graham crackers, specifically. I’m definitely on a crumb kick this summer. And last but not least dreamy creamy cheesecake layer.
This No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Lasagna is ridiculously easy to make, also ridiculously easy to eat. And although you could argue that strawberries and cream need no improvement, I find it impossible to believe that these don’t pull it off.
NO BAKE DESSERT LASAGNA
You might have heard of dessert pizza, but what about dessert lasagna? If you’ve ever had an icebox cake, then the idea should be pretty easy to understand.
There’s a cookie layer (like graham crackers or Oreos), some kind of creamy layer (usually cheesecake, pudding or whipped cream), and then some fruit, chocolate, or even candy bars, and decoration on the top (like cookie crumbs, fruits or chocolate)
Most of the recipes you find online use store-bought ingredients like pudding, cake mix, and cool whip, but those things are pretty easy to make at home if you have the time.
You can make it ahead of time and throw it in the freezer, or refrigerate it overnight.
The best thing about this perfect summer time dessert: entire recipe is no-bake, so there’s no need to bake the crust, either.
This stuff is addicting! Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Lasagna
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs divided
- 1 stick butter melted
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 8-ounce containers frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 16-ounce container fresh strawberries, divided
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Firmly press into a crust in the bottom of 9x13 glass or porcelain dish, let it chill in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes to firm up.
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 container of the whipped topping. Stir well to combine. Spread the mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
- Set 5-6 whole strawberries aside for decoration. Wash, hull, and slice remaining strawberries. Layer the berries evenly on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Top with the remaining container of whipped topping. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Top with the remaining whole and chopped strawberries, and sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs (you may not use it all), before serving.
- * If your strawberries aren't sweet enough, add the 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 TBsp of lemon juice in a bowl with your sliced strawberries. Mix well and set aside. Do not forget to drain the strawberries, before you place them on.
Notes
Craving more No Bake Recipes ?
No Bake Banana Split Dessert – Delicious, rich and creamy, with all the ingredients you love in a banana split, this no-bake Banana Split dessert will be one you make again and again.
No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Lasagna – dessert lasagna with graham cracker crust, cream cheese filling, pecans and cherry pie topping.
Good afternoon I have been looking for a no bake cheese cake recipe for a very long time thank you so much
Thank you so very much….
Oh my this looks soooooo good. I literally need to go buy the ingredients to make this. My kids love strawberries so this is going to be a hit! Pinning as I write. Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks for sharing this.
Looks so yummy, can’t wait to get to the store to get ingredients..?
I’ll try both of these
I made the pretzel strawberry cheese cake. I did what they said for the crust . But it didn’t want to stay down when I was putting the second layer on. Is the crust suppose to be hard enough to cut it? It tasted good . Just didn’t like the fact that is was hard to put the next layer on top of it.
Looks yummy. I’d like to make this 1 day early and freeze it. Can this be done.
Wow. Inspired. Can’t wait to make this!
Our circle of relatives determined these were some of the great tasting truffles I even have ever made. My son continues asking if I need bananas to make the truffles once more. This recipe is clearly a repeater and repeater. Thank you so much
wow so cool
Thank you for doing this. Your work is so lovely and it’s really kind of you to share.
If u don’t have strawberrys can u use raspberrys
Wow, this looks great!
Ooo my!!! We made the strawberry lasagna for Super Bowl 54, Feb. 2, 2020.
Big hit, wish I could send ya a picture.
This looks awesome. But I wonder if I could use “Dream Whip” with Lactose-free milk? If so, how many “Dream Whip” envelopes should I use? 2?
I’ve made this recipe before but I added vanilla pudding and omg so good
Made this today as I make desserts every week for a dedicated group of volunteers that do honors for Veterans funerals. It is so easy and delicious!
I was wondering if I could use frozen Strawberries instead of fresh strawberries?
Maybe you could use instead of just powdered sugar you could use cream cheese and sour cream with a little vanilla then add your sugar to taste while mixing the cream cheese and sour cream mixture , this frosting is really good on homemade cinnamon rolls too . My mom invented this , I know nobody used this but it’s a really great frosting that can be put on slot of things . Try it on your desserts, but just so u know you heard and found this recipe from me !! That’s if u like it .
I really like your desserts too .
My idea is just a little different twists
OMG! That’s all I can say !!
I made this No Bake Strawberry Lasagna Cheesecake for Mother’s Day and it was so delicious. My family loved it. I followed the recipe as stated for the bottom layer. I then added a cheesecake pudding that I spread over the bottom layer. I layered the sliced Strawberries over the top. I made my own whipping cream for the top layer. I only had 1 container of Cool Whip to make the bottom layer, otherwise I would have used fresh whipping cream. It was a hit.
I had this strawberry cheesecake lasagna at a 4th of July luncheon at work today & damn was this stuff out-of-this-world !!! There wasn’t any left & people were asking for more. Cold, Creamy absolutely delicious. I will def. be having more of this soon.
Looks delicious. Question why wouldn’t you use the same layer of filling for the second instead of just plain cool-whip. Not really a fan of the taste of cool whip on its own. Any reason why I couldn’t just make extra so both layers have the same filling. Just wondering is there’s a reason I shouldn’t that I’m not thinking of.
Thanks.