Strawberry Lasagna
Ingredients
Cookie Crust
11 ounces vanilla wafers
8 tablespoons salted butter melted
No Bake Cheesecake Layer
8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
⅔ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup sour cream room temperature
8 ounces whipped topping thawed
Strawberry Layer
3 ounces strawberry gelatin 1 box
¾ cup boiling water
¼ cup ice cubes
½ cup heavy cream room temperature
8 ounces whipped topping thawed
1 ½ cups fresh strawberries chopped
Garnish
8 ounces whipped topping or whipped cream
fresh strawberries
mint
Instructions
Cookie Crust
Spray a deep, 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
Place the vanilla wafers in a food processor and pulse until only crumbs remain.
11 ounces vanilla wafers
Add in the melted butter and pulse just until combined.
8 tablespoons salted butter
Spread onto the bottom of prepare pan and firmly press down, using the bottom of a glass or measuring cup, to form an even crust.
No Bake Cheesecake
In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides and bottom of bowl as needed, about 3 minutes.
8 ounces cream cheese
Add the powdered sugar and mix until combined.
⅔ cup powdered sugar
Mix in the sour cream until smooth and then fold in whipped topping until no streaks remain. Use an offset spatula to smooth into an even layer on top of the crust.
¼ cup sour cream,8 ounces whipped topping
Strawberry Layer
Combine strawberry gelatin and boiling water in a medium, heat-safe mixing bowl and whisk until the gelatin dissolves.
3 ounces strawberry gelatin,¾ cup boiling water
Stir in the ice cubes and stir until they melt. Let cool to room temperature.
¼ cup ice cubes
Slowly stir in the heavy cream. Fold in the whipped topping and strawberries until evenly combined.
½ cup heavy cream,8 ounces whipped topping,1 ½ cups fresh strawberries
Carefully spread the strawberry layer over the cream cheese layer. It will appear thin but will set up as it chills.
Cover with plastic wrap, then place in the refrigerator for 6 hours or until fully set.
To Serve
Spread whipped topping or whipped cream on top and then garnish with fresh strawberries and mint if desired. Cut into squares, serve and enjoy!
8 ounces whipped topping,fresh strawberries,mint