Description
A creamy, layered no-bake dessert featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust, strawberry cream cheese filling, vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and fresh strawberries for the perfect strawberry shortcake-inspired treat.
Ingredients
- 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix
- Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch for drop cookies
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 container (7.5 oz) strawberry cream cheese spread, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1 container (12 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 2 boxes (4-serving size each) Jell-O™ vanilla-flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries (about 6 oz)
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Prepare and bake the sugar cookie mix as drop cookies according to the package directions. Cool completely, at least 20 minutes. Reserve 4 cookies for garnish.
2. Place half of the remaining cookies in a food processor and pulse into coarse crumbs. Repeat with the remaining cookies. Combine all cookie crumbs with the melted butter until evenly coated, then firmly press into the bottom of an ungreased 13×9-inch glass baking dish to form the crust.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened strawberry cream cheese spread, powdered sugar, and strawberry jam until smooth. Fold in 2 cups of the whipped topping and spread evenly over the cookie crust.
4. In another medium bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mixes and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Spread over the cream cheese layer. Spoon the remaining whipped topping over the pudding and spread evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
5. Before serving, crumble the reserved cookies over the top and sprinkle with the chopped fresh strawberries. Cut into 24 squares and refrigerate any leftovers.
Notes
To soften the cream cheese spread quickly, microwave it uncovered for about 15 seconds until just softened.
Strawberry jam provides a smooth texture, while preserves contain larger fruit pieces.
Chill thoroughly before serving for clean slices and the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 29g
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Protein: 2g