Description
A vibrant and delicious no-bake dessert featuring layers of fresh strawberries, creamy whipped topping, and crunchy vanilla wafers, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups vanilla wafers (about 2 sleeves)
- Optional: 1 cup fresh blueberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Wash, hull, and slice about 4 cups of fresh strawberries. Set aside a few whole or halved berries for garnish if you like.
- Whip the cream: In a chilled large mixing bowl, pour in 2 cups of heavy whipping cream. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer on medium-high speed to whip the cream until stiff peaks form, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Layer the cake: Start by spreading a thin layer of whipped cream at the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish. Next, add a single layer of vanilla wafers to cover the base evenly. Spoon and spread a layer of whipped cream over the wafers, and sprinkle the sliced strawberries on top. Repeat the layers of wafers, cream, and berries until all your ingredients are used. Finish with a generous layer of whipped cream and top it off with the reserved strawberries.
- Chill overnight: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight. This allows the wafers to soften and the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Serve: Slice the cake into squares using a sharp knife, wiping it clean between cuts for neat pieces. If you’d like, garnish each piece with fresh blueberries or mint leaves for an extra festive touch.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For optimal flavor, make ahead and chill overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg