Strawberry Cream Dessert

Name: Strawberry Cream Dessert
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12-15 servings.
Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 36 squares); 6 tablespoons sugar; 10 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 cartons (one 16 ounces, one 8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided; 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin; 1/2 cup boiling water; 1 cup (8 ounces) strawberry yogurt; TOPPING:; 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs; 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted

This fluffy creation is a variation on two recipes - a delicious four-layer dessert my mom used to make and a gelatin pie I came up with one day when I was short on ingredients. My family just loves it! -Rachel Lynn Rioux, Lisbon, Maine

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 36 squares)
6 tablespoons sugar
10 tablespoons butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cartons (one 16 ounces, one 8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup (8 ounces) strawberry yogurt
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over the prepared crust.
In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in yogurt and 6 cups of whipped topping until blended. Pour over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Spread remaining whipped topping over strawberry layer. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 394 calories, 22g fat (16g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Strawberry Cream Dessert in Taste of Home February/March 2003

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Judy

Aug 27, 2017

My new go-to recipe for gatherings during warm weather. My hubby absolutely loved this, thankfully it's easy & quick to make!
Twodisneyfans

Apr 14, 2017

Great recipe - love the crust. I've done a blueberry version, instead but the strawberry is super good!
sbbauer

Mar 15, 2016

try it in raspberry also........yummy
nicholcm

Jun 25, 2015

I was told this dish was required at family gatherings from now on.
Gimhani

Jul 11, 2014

I have made this few times for small gatherings. Every time it was a hit. :)
mar4bill

Jun 6, 2014

Have taken this to a couple of large gatherings. I'm always ask for the recipe.
heyutoo

Jun 27, 2013

I've made this many times before and have changed it just a bit. I use sugar-free gelatin, lite cool-whip, lite yogurt, fat free cream cheese. I noticed this decreased the super sweetness from the original. We love it!
puzzlemad

Apr 25, 2013

Very good. I doubled the cream cheese filling and only used a 6 oz. container of yogurt.
xicota

Mar 30, 2013

Delicious! The only recommendation is that I would make more of the cream cheese layer, so there would be enough to cover the crust.
onogrinds11

Feb 19, 2012

Many compliments on this recipe.