Description
Cool layered strawberry jello lasagna delivers creamy, fruity magic on a dessert plate. Sweet graham cracker crust and fluffy cream cheese filling make summer celebrations deliciously memorable for you.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Jello Layer:
- 2 (3 oz) packages strawberry jello
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped topping
Crust and Topping:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- Whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until well combined, then press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- In a large bowl, dissolve strawberry jello in boiling water, then stir in cold water and refrigerate until it begins to thicken but hasn’t fully set (about 30-40 minutes).
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- Fold whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until evenly blended.
- Spread the cream cheese filling uniformly over the cooled graham cracker crust.
- Carefully pour the partially thickened strawberry jello over the cream cheese layer, ensuring even distribution.
- Refrigerate the dessert for 3-4 hours or until the jello layer is completely set.
- Before serving, garnish with chopped fresh strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream.
- Slice and serve chilled, keeping the dessert refrigerated until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Chilling is crucial for achieving the perfect layered texture, so be patient and allow sufficient time for each layer to set properly.
- Ensure the graham cracker crust is completely cooled before adding subsequent layers to prevent unwanted melting or blending.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Opt for fresh, ripe strawberries when garnishing to enhance the dessert’s natural sweetness and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 40-50 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg