Strawberry Lemonade Lasagna
A delightful no-bake dessert featuring layers of cream cheese and strawberries, perfect for warm evenings and gatherings.
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese Softened to room temperature
- 1 cup Powdered sugar For sweetness and texture
- 6 oz Lemonade concentrate Defrosted
- 2 cups Heavy whipped cream Whipped to stiff peaks
- 3 oz Strawberry-flavored gelatin For sweetness and structure
- 2 cups Sliced fresh strawberries Fresh for best flavor
- 1 pkg Graham crackers For layered structure
- 1 tbsp Lemon zest Enhances lemon flavor
Garnish
- a few Mint leaves Optional for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by softening the cream cheese. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until creamy and smooth with no lumps.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly until fully incorporated.
- Pour in the lemonade concentrate and mix until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to maintain airiness.
- Sprinkle strawberry-flavored gelatin over the filling and mix until evenly distributed.
Layering
- In your baking dish, lay down a layer of graham crackers across the bottom.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the graham crackers, smoothing with a spatula.
- Add a layer of sliced fresh strawberries over the filling.
- Add another layer of graham crackers on top of the strawberries.
- Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the second layer of graham crackers.
- Top with another layer of sliced fresh strawberries.
- Finish with grated lemon zest on top.
- Optionally, garnish with mint leaves.
- Refrigerate for several hours to set.
Notes
Keep this dessert in the refrigerator, where it will last for up to three days. Be sure to allow ample chilling time for structure and flavor melding.