strawberry graham
This strawberry graham recipe combines fresh strawberries with creamy filling atop a crunchy graham cracker crust for a delicious dessert that’s quick and easy to make.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping such as Cool Whip
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently until blended.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust evenly.
- Arrange the halved fresh strawberries on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries and chill the dessert overnight to let flavors meld.