Description
A silky, no-bake dessert with a graham cracker base, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries. Ideal for hot days or last-minute serving, this elegant cake needs just 2 hours of chilling.
Ingredients
2 cups crushed graham crackers
1/3 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter and granulated sugar
Press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan to form the base
Chill for 30 minutes
In a bowl, whisk heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form
Spread half the whipped cream over the chilled crust
Arrange half the strawberry slices in a single layer on top
Spread the remaining whipped cream and sprinkle the remaining strawberries
Chill for at least 2 hours before slicing
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for maximum flavor; avoid over-whipping the cream to keep it light
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 24 hours
Can use vanilla wafers instead of graham crackers
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg