No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake Dessert
This no-bake strawberry shortcake dessert features layers of fresh strawberries, a rich cream layer, and your choice of cake or cookies.
Ingredients
Strawberry Layer
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
Cream Layer
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
Cake Layer (choose one)
- 1 store-bought pound cake sliced into cubes
- 1 prepared angel food cake cubed
- 2 packages vanilla wafer cookies
- 1 package ladyfinger cookies
Optional Toppings
- Additional sliced strawberries
- Crushed cookies
- White chocolate shavings
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to release their juices.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then beat until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, blend the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Choose your cake or cookies and layer them in a serving dish. Start with a layer of cake/cookies, followed by a layer of cream, and then a layer of strawberries. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the cream layer on top.
- Add optional toppings as desired. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
This dessert can be customized with your favorite fruits or cookie types. You can also adjust the sweetness by varying the sugar amount.