Best 8 Easy Strawberry Cream Dessert Squares Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our Easy Strawberry Cream Dessert Squares. This irresistible treat combines the sweet tang of strawberries, the creamy richness of whipped cream, and the delicate crunch of graham crackers in perfect harmony. With three mouthwatering variations to choose from, this dessert is a versatile crowd-pleaser that will steal the spotlight at any gathering.

The Classic Strawberry Cream Dessert Squares are a timeless favorite, offering a nostalgic blend of flavors that never goes out of style. The No-Bake Strawberry Cream Dessert Squares are a quick and effortless option for busy home cooks, delivering the same delectable taste without the hassle of baking. And for those seeking a touch of elegance, the Strawberry Cream Dessert Squares with Fresh Berries elevate this dessert to a whole new level, showcasing the vibrant colors and flavors of fresh strawberries. No matter your preference, these Easy Strawberry Cream Dessert Squares are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you wanting more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY STRAWBERRY DESSERT SQUARES



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Easy dessert squares. They can be made with any fruit topping but strawberries and cream can't be beat!

Provided by MilcaC

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
1 (17.5 ounce) pouch sugar cookie mix
½ cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping
⅓ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided
⅓ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 dash red food coloring, or desired amount

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray the inside bottom of a jelly roll pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix sugar cookie mix, butter, and egg together in a large bowl until a soft dough forms; press evenly into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is light golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese using an electric mixer on medium speed in a bowl until smooth. Add whipped topping and stir until smooth; spread over crust. Refrigerate.
  • Mix sugar and cornstarch together in a 2-quart saucepan; add 1 cup strawberries, water, and vanilla extract. Cook and stir strawberry mixture, mashing strawberries with spoon while cooking, over medium heat until strawberries are softened and mixture is thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir food coloring into strawberry mixture and remove from heat; cool for 10 minutes. Gently stir remaining 3 cups strawberries into strawberry mixture; spoon over cream cheese filling. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. Serve within 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 33.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 130.3 mg, Sugar 19.1 g

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM DESSERT SQUARES



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Summer is always at your doorstep with this fresh dessert that keeps the family coming back for more. Made easy with Betty Crocker™ cookie mix, this recipe is an irresistible favorite around many dining room tables and a quick way to wow your guests!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 cup white vanilla baking chips (6 oz)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
10 to 12 drops red food color, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 15x10x1- or 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press evenly in bottom of pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds or until chips are melted and can be stirred smooth. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in melted chips until blended. Spread mixture over crust. Refrigerate while making topping.
  • In small bowl, crush 1 cup of the strawberries. In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Stir in crushed strawberries and 1/3 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in food color. Cool 10 minutes. Gently stir in remaining 3 cups strawberries. Spoon topping over filling. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set; serve within 4 hours. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 1 g

STRAWBERRY CREAM DESSERT



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This fluffy creation is a variation on two recipes-a delicious four-layer dessert my mom used to make and a gelatin pie I came up with one day when I was short on ingredients. My family just loves it! -Rachel Lynn Rioux, Lisbon, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 36 squares)
6 tablespoons sugar
10 tablespoons butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cartons (one 16 ounces, one 8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup strawberry yogurt
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over the prepared crust., In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in yogurt and 6 cups of whipped topping until blended. Pour over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 1 hour. , Spread remaining whipped topping over strawberry layer. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 22g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE SQUARES



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This is a light dessert that I like to make in the summertime. It consists of a shortbread crust topped with a cream cheese layer and then fresh strawberries and a gelatin glaze. Serve with additional whipped topping, if desired.

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup salted butter, at room temperature
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
½ cup water
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ (3 ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin (such as Jell-O®)
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Beat butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl until well combined. Add flour and continue to beat until dough comes together and is no longer dry.
  • Press the dough into an 8x8-inch pan, smoothing the surface evenly with your fingers. Prick the dough all over with a fork to allow any steam to escape.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges begin to brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Fold in whipped topping until combined. Refrigerate while the shortbread cools and you prepare the strawberry topping.
  • Whisk water, sugar, and cornstarch together in a small pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Add gelatin and whisk until incorporated. Remove from heat and set aside to cool, whisking occasionally to prevent a skin from forming on the top.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled shortbread. Top evenly with sliced strawberries then pour gelatin mixture evenly over the strawberries. Refrigerate until set. Cut into squares

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 54.5 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 173 mg, Sugar 37.8 g

STRAWBERRY CREAM DESSERT SQUARES RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by shuber

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 roll (16 1/2-ounce) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies
2 packages (8-ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup strawberry topping (from an 11.75-ounce jar)
2 eggs
1 container (16-ounce) frozen whipped topping, thawed
4 to 6 drops red food color, if desired
Fresh berries, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Press cookie dough evenly into bottom only of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. If dough is sticky, use floured fingers. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and 3/4 cup of the strawberry topping with electric mixer on medium-high speed about 1 minute or until well blended. Add eggs; beat about 2 minutes or until well blended and creamy. Spread evenly over crust in pan. In medium bowl, mix whipped topping, food color and remaining 1/4 cup strawberry topping. Spread topping mixture over cooled cream cheese layer. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until set. To serve, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows. Garnish each serving with fresh berries. Cover and refrigerate any remaining dessert.

DIABETIC-FRIENDLY EASY STRAWBERRY CREAM SQUARES



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The original recipe is an recipe from 'Pillsbury'...I have made it a "Diabetic-Friendly" recipe by making a few changes to the ingredients...however, I don't have the exact calorie or carb. counts. I think it is just as tasty as the original recipe. But there are less calories/serving and less carbs.

Provided by penny jordan

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

SUGAR-FREE CRUST:
1 box 'pillsbury' yellow, sugar-free cake mix
1/3 c canola oil
2 large eggs
STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
2 pkg (8 oz. each) low-fat or fat-free cream cheese, softened
1/4 c splenda, granulated
1/2 c strawberry dessert topping from 11.75 oz. jar or 1/2 cup sugar-free strawberry jam
2 large eggs
STRAWBERRY TOPPING:
2 pkg (8 oz. each) sugar-free or fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed
4 to 6 red food coloring drops, if desired
18 fresh strawberries, if desired
1/4 c strawberry dessert topping or strawberry sugar-free jam

Steps:

  • 1. PREHEAT: Oven to 350°F. COOKIE CRUST: COMBINE: Cake mix, oil, and eggs together in a large mixing bowl. STIR: With spoon until throughly moistened and well combined. SHAPE: Cookie dough into large ball. PRESS: Cookie dough evenly into bottom only of ungreased 9x13-inch pan. (If dough is sticky, use floured fingers.) FILLING: IN: Medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, splenda and 1/2 cup of the strawberry topping OR sugar-free jam with electric mixer on medium-high speed about 1 minute or until well blended. ADD: Eggs; beat about 2 minutes or until well blended and creamy. SPREAD: Evenly over crust in pan. BAKE: 30 to 35 minutes or until center is set. COOL: 1 hour. Center will sink slightly as it cools. TOPPING: IN: Medium mixing bowl, mix whipped topping, food color and 1/4 cup strawberry topping OR sugar-free jam. SPREAD: Topping mixture over cooled cream cheese layer. REFRIGERATE: About 2 hours or until set. TO: Serve, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows. GARNISH: Each serving with fresh berries. SERVE & ENJOY! ***Cover and refrigerate any remaining dessert.

STRAWBERRY CREAM SQUARES



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A cool simple jello dessert. My Aunt Barb passed this recipe on to me when I was little. It contains my favorite combination: strawberries and sour cream. Cooking time is chill time.

Provided by MI Mitten

Categories     Gelatin

Time 2h10m

Yield 1 9x13 pan, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert (I use wild strawberry)
2 cups boiling water
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries (best if thawed slightly)
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can crushed pineapple
2 large bananas, sliced
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In large bowl dissolve jello in boiling water.
  • Add frozen berries and stir until thawed.
  • Stir in remaining fruit.
  • Pour 1/2 of the mixture in 9x13 pan and chill.
  • When firm, spread sour cream on first layer and then pour remaining jello-fruit mix on top and chill until firm.
  • Note: To save time you could just put the sour cream on top.

EASY STRAWBERRY CREAM DESSERT SQUARES



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This is a 'Pillsbury' recipe and it is soooooooo good and very easy. Nutritional Information: 1 Serving Calories 340 Calories from Fat 170 Total Fat 18g (Saturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1 1/2g) Cholesterol 55mg Sodium 180mg Total Carbohydrate 39g Dietary Fiber 0g Sugars 26g Protein 3g Exchanges: 1 Starch 0 Fruit 1 1/2 Other...

Provided by penny jordan

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg (16.5 oz.) 'pillsbury' refrigerated sugar cookies
2 pkg (8 oz.) whipped cream cheese, softened
1/4 c sugar
1 c strawberry topping from 11.75 oz. jar
2 large eggs
1 pkg (16 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed
4 to 6 red food coloring drops, if desired
fresh strawberries, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  • 2. Press cookie dough evenly into bottom only of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. (If dough is sticky, use floured fingers.)
  • 3. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and 3/4 cup of the strawberry topping with electric mixer on medium-high speed about 1 minute or until well blended.
  • 4. Add eggs; beat about 2 minutes or until well blended and creamy. Spread evenly over crust in pan.
  • 5. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until center is set.
  • 6. Cool 1 hour. Center will sink slightly as it cools.
  • 7. In medium bowl, mix whipped topping, food color and remaining 1/4 cup strawberry topping.
  • 8. Spread topping mixture over cooled cream cheese layer.
  • 9. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until set.
  • 10. To serve, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows. Garnish each serving with fresh berries. Serve & Enjoy!
  • 11. Cover and refrigerate any remaining dessert.

Tips:

  • For a smoother cream layer, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  • To make the strawberry topping, use fresh, ripe strawberries. If you don't have fresh strawberries, you can use frozen strawberries that have been thawed and drained.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking dish, you can use a 9-inch round or square baking dish. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • To make the squares easier to cut, chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • You can decorate the squares with additional strawberries, whipped cream, or chocolate shavings before serving.

Conclusion:

These easy strawberry cream dessert squares are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple graham cracker crust, a creamy cream cheese layer, and a sweet strawberry topping. The squares are easy to make and can be prepared in advance, making them a great option for busy weeknights or potlucks. Whether you are a fan of strawberries or just looking for a new dessert to try, these strawberry cream dessert squares are sure to please everyone.

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