Strawberry Delight

Any dessert with strawberries happens to be one of our favorites, but this Strawberry Delight is truly the ultimate thanks to its easy no-bake method. It’s the best dessert for beginner cooks to make since it’s foolproof and simple to assemble in just 15 minutes.

No-bake dessert recipes are some of our most popular recipes on the site and social media. This Strawberry Delight is no exception. If you are a strawberry shortcake lover, this has all the same flavors just in a no-bake recipe that’s easy to serve a crowd.

With fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and cream cheese, plus a pecan cookie crust, it’s a recipe that our friends and family request all year round. We also love our Lemon Delight as well as Coconut Delight for their creamy texture and bold flavors.

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

• No-bake easy dessert recipe. This is an ideal recipe for beginner cooks. Strawberry delight comes together in only 15 minutes with minimal ingredients but has so much decadent flavor. Plus, the fridge does all the work for you!
• Perfect make ahead treat for a crowd. Since this recipe needs at least 2 hours to set before serving, it’s ideal to prep it in advance for entertaining a crowd.
• Easy treat to bring to any party or potluck. You can be the person to bring the dessert, we always do! This strawberry delight will be everyone’s favorite way to end the meal.

Laura Ashley’s Tip: Be sure to thaw your whipped topping in advance. If you forget, you can set it out on the counter for 30 minutes or gently dip it into a bowl of warm water until it’s light and fluffy.

Ingredients

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• Crushed pecan sandies cookies: The cookie base to this delicious strawberry dessert recipe.
• Salted butter: Helps to make the sweet crust bind.
• Unsweetened crushed pineapple: Adds both texture and fruity flavor.
• Strawberry pie filling: Gives berry sweetness in every bite.
• Fresh strawberries: We love to fold in fresh berries too for extra bold strawberry flavor.
• Miniature marshmallows: Folds into the fruity mixture for a light and fluffy texture.
• Cream cheese: Adds a light cheesiness similar to cheesecake in every bite.
• Thawed frozen whipped topping: Makes the pillowy light texture.
• Garnish options: There are so many ways to make this strawberry delight look impressive every time! We use halved fresh strawberries, strawberry dessert sauce, fresh mint, or shaved chocolate.

Tools You’ll Need

• Spatula
• Mixing Bowls
• Hand Mixer 
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Liquid Measuring Cups
• 13”x9” Baking Pan

How to Make strawberry delight

1. In a bowl, combine the crushed Pecan Sandies cookies with the melted butter. Mix until well combined.

2. Press into the bottom of a 13×9-inch dish. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to set.

3. In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese mixture with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth. 
4. To the cream cheese, add the drained crushed pineapple and strawberry pie filling.

5. Fold in chopped fresh strawberries and miniature marshmallows.

6. Gently fold in 12 ounces of the whipped topping just until combined.

7. Spread the mixture evenly over the chilled cookie crust.

8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled and set before serving.
9. Garnish with dollops of the remaining cool whip. Add additional garnishes if desired.

expert tips

• Be sure to refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. This is crucial to make sure your strawberry delight is the correct texture. It allows all of the flavors to set and marinate together for a delicious bite.
• If you don’t love strawberries, you could also do this with ripe peaches or blueberries.
• Swap the pecan sandies for graham cracker or vanilla wafers if you prefer.
• Make sure your strawberries are ripe! This makes all the difference in the flavor of this delicious dessert.
• Swap the whipped topping for homemade whipped cream. This is an option that’s an easy substitution. Just whip together 3 cups heavy whipping cream or heavy cream, 1/2 cup powered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, about 1-2 minutes.

Storage

Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. We don’t recommend freezing the leftovers as they will break and become runny when it thaws.

But when it comes to making this strawberry delight in advance, it’s the best dessert recipe for that! Make it in the morning before an afternoon or evening gathering to make dessert time easier.

Frequently Asked Questions

More Easy dessert Recipes

• Lemon Delight
• Coconut Delight
• Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake
• Strawberry Peach Cobbler