Description
This Strawberry Lasagna is a refreshing no-bake, four-layer dessert featuring a vanilla wafer crust, creamy cheesecake layer, strawberry gelatin with fresh strawberries, and a fluffy whipped topping—perfect for summer gatherings or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 11 ounces vanilla wafers
- 8 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed (for cheesecake layer)
- 3 ounces strawberry gelatin (1 box)
- ¾ cup boiling water
- ¼ cup ice cubes
- ½ cup heavy cream, at room temperature
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed (for strawberry layer)
- 1½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 8 ounces whipped topping or whipped cream (for topping)
- Fresh strawberries (for garnish)
- Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Crush the vanilla wafers into fine crumbs using a food processor. Mix in melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish coated with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and mix until combined. Stir in sour cream until smooth. Fold in whipped topping until no streaks remain. Spread over the crust.
- Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water. Add ice cubes to cool. Once at room temperature, stir in heavy cream. Fold in whipped topping and chopped strawberries. Spread over the cheesecake layer.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Before serving, spread remaining whipped topping over the strawberry layer. Garnish with fresh strawberries and mint leaves. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor and texture.
- Make ahead up to 2–3 days and store covered in the refrigerator.
- Crust can be made with graham crackers or Oreos as alternatives.
- For sweeter strawberries, toss with sugar and lemon juice before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
