Fruity Strawberry No-Bake Cake (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
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1/4 cup sugar (granulated)
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1/2 cup melted butter (unsalted)
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2 cups of crushed graham crackers
→ Filling
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1 tsp of vanilla flavoring
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16 ounces softened cream cheese
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2 cups whipped cream
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1 cup powdered sugar
→ Layers
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Fresh berries to decorate as desired
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A cup of whipped cream
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Drained, crushed pineapple (20 ounces)
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Two cups of fresh strawberry slices
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1 cup of milk
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One box (3.4 ounces) instant pudding (vanilla)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Blend it all together. Push into a 9×13 pan to make a layer. Chill in the fridge until you're set to add the filling.
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Beat softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until it’s fluffy. Add powdered sugar and a bit of vanilla to it gradually, mixing as you go. Blend whipped cream in gently. Spread this creamy layer over the cold crust.
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Lay out your sliced berries on top of the cream cheese mixture.
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In a separate bowl, combine the pudding and milk. Stir until it gets thickened, then fold in the pineapple. Spoon this over your strawberries.
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Spread whipped cream over the top. Use fresh berries to make it look appealing.
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Let it chill in the fridge for a few hours (4+) or leave it overnight if you have time. Serve cold.
# Helpful Notes:
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Cold ingredients work better to set everything up.
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Making this a day ahead keeps things simple when you're busy.
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Cool Whip works just as well if you don’t want to whip your own cream.