Strawberry Lush Dessert Recipe
Strawberry Lush is a refreshing no-bake dessert that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This delightful treat features layers of creamy, sweetened cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s an effortless yet impressive dessert ideal for gatherings or a sweet end to any meal. With minimal preparation required, Strawberry Lush is sure to become a favorite that keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping (thawed)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of a greased dish.
- Mix Cream Cheese Filling: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping until combined.
- Layer Cream Cheese Mixture: Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust evenly.
- Add Strawberries: Layer sliced strawberries over the cream cheese mixture.
- Top with Remaining Filling: Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the strawberries, then add the rest of your whipped topping on top.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg