Description
Strawberry Lasagna delivers a cool, creamy summer treat that melts smoothly across your taste buds. Chilled layers of graham crackers, cream cheese, and fresh strawberries create a simple dessert perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 package (12 oz) Golden Oreos or graham crackers
- 8 oz cream cheese
Creamy Components:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter
Sweeteners and Flavors:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Crush 12 oz Golden Oreos into fine crumbs. Mix with ½ cup melted butter until completely combined.
- Press cookie mixture firmly into bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish, creating an even layer. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Whip 1 ½ cups heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
- Spread cream cheese layer evenly over chilled cookie crust, ensuring smooth coverage.
- Slice 4 cups fresh strawberries. Toss with 2 tbsp granulated sugar and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes to release juices.
- Whip 2 cups heavy cream with ¼ cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until peaks are stiff and glossy.
- Spread whipped cream layer completely over cream cheese layer, creating a smooth surface.
- Arrange macerated strawberry slices evenly across the top of whipped cream layer.
- Refrigerate dessert for minimum 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow layers to set and flavors to meld.
- Cut into squares and serve directly from refrigerator for best texture and taste.
Notes
- Crush the Oreos or graham crackers completely to create a solid, even crust that holds together well when you slice the dessert.
- Let the strawberries macerate in sugar for at least 10 minutes to draw out their natural juices and intensify their sweetness, which helps spread flavor throughout each bite.
- When folding whipped cream into cream cheese, use gentle circular motions to keep the mixture light and airy, preventing dense or heavy layers.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular Oreos with gluten-free cookies or use almond flour-based graham crackers to maintain the crumbly crust texture.
- Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg