Ingredients
– 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup powdered sugar
– 1 cup whipped topping
– 2 cups crushed graham crackers
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Equipment Needed
– 9×13-inch baking pan
– Mixing bowls
– Hand mixer or stand mixer
– Spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, let’s start with the strawberries; in a bowl, I combine the diced strawberries with granulated sugar and vanilla extract. I like to let them sit for about 10-15 minutes while the sugar draws out their natural juices and enhances their sweetness. The aroma is simply heavenly as those strawberries become a luscious mixture! After that, I prepare my cream cheese filling by beating the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until it’s fluffy and well blended. I then fold in the whipped topping, creating a light and creamy mixture that tastes divine. (See the next page below to continue steps…)