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Strawberry Lasagna Recipe

A cool, creamy no-bake layered dessert with a buttery cookie crust, a fluffy cheesecake layer, and a strawberry layer that sets up perfectly for slicing.
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

For the crust

  • 36 golden sandwich cookies about 14.3 ounces / 405g
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (113g)
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt optional

For the cheesecake layer

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened (452g)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar 120g
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 10ml
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 30ml
  • 2 cups whipped topping thawed (about 240g)

For the strawberry layer

  • 1 3-ounce box strawberry gelatin (85g)
  • 1 cup boiling water 240ml
  • ½ cup cold water 120ml
  • 1½ cups whipped topping thawed (about 180g)
  • 1½ cups fresh strawberries finely chopped (about 225g)

For the topping

  • 2 cups whipped topping thawed (about 240g)
  • 1½ to 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced (225g to 300g)

Instructions
 

  • Crush the cookies into fine crumbs. Stir together with melted butter (and salt, if using). Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish. Chill while you make the next layer.
  • Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice and mix until creamy. Fold in 2 cups whipped topping. Spread over the crust and return to the fridge.
  • Whisk strawberry gelatin with boiling water until fully dissolved. Stir in cold water. Cool for 10 minutes at room temperature, then refrigerate 15 to 25 minutes, until thickened but not set.
  • Fold 1½ cups whipped topping into the thickened gelatin. Fold in the finely chopped strawberries. Spread gently over the cheesecake layer. Chill at least 30 minutes.
  • Spread the remaining whipped topping over the top. Chill at least 4 hours (overnight is best). Add sliced strawberries before serving, slice into squares, and enjoy.

Notes

  • For the cleanest slices, chill overnight and wipe your knife between cuts.
  • If your strawberries are very juicy, pat them dry after chopping before adding them to the strawberry layer.
  • For make-ahead, assemble the dessert the day before and add fresh strawberry topping closer to serving.