Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 cups (300g) frozen strawberries, thawed and drained
  • 8 oz (225g) whipped topping, thawed
  • 0.25 cup (30g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 whole strawberries, sliced

Instructions:

  1. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish using the back of a spoon or a flat measuring cup.
  3. Place the crust in the freezer for 10 minutes to lock in the butter.
  4. Pulse the thawed and drained frozen strawberries in a food processor until smooth and set aside.
  5. Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and ivory-colored, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. In a separate chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
  7. Gently fold the whipped cream, strawberry puree, and thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula.
  8. Spread the strawberry cream filling evenly over the chilled crust.
  9. Freeze the dessert for 4 hours until set.
  10. Garnish with additional graham cracker crumbs and sliced fresh strawberries before serving.