Best 7 Strawberries And Cream Dessert Squares Cookie Mix Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Strawberries and Cream Dessert Squares, a delectable treat that combines the vibrant sweetness of strawberries with the rich creaminess of a luscious filling, all nestled upon a bed of crispy cookie mix. This dessert is an explosion of textures and tastes, offering a perfect balance between the juicy burst of strawberries, the velvety smoothness of the cream, and the crumbly crunch of the cookie base. It's a symphony of flavors that will dance on your palate, leaving you craving for more.

This article presents a collection of recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, we have something for everyone. From the classic Strawberries and Cream Dessert Squares made with a pre-made cookie mix for a quick and easy fix, to the more elaborate Fresh Strawberry Cream Dessert Squares that showcase the natural flavors of fresh strawberries, we have recipes that will satisfy your sweet cravings.

For those with dietary restrictions, we offer a delightful Gluten-Free Strawberries and Cream Dessert Squares recipe that uses a gluten-free cookie mix, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delicious treat. And for those who prefer a no-bake option, our No-Bake Strawberries and Cream Dessert Squares are the perfect choice, requiring no oven time and minimal effort.

No matter your dietary preferences or skill level, our collection of Strawberries and Cream Dessert Squares recipes has something for everyone. Dive into the world of sweet indulgence and experience the irresistible combination of strawberries and cream in these delectable dessert squares.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM BARS



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Strawberries and Cream Dessert Bars have a sugar cookie base, topped with a sweet creamy layer, ending with a sweet fresh strawberry topping.

Provided by Brandie @ The Country Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

17.5 ounce pouch Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter (softened)
1 large egg
1 cup white chocolate chips
8 ounce package cream cheese, (softened)
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cookie mix, butter and egg until a dough forms.
  • Press dough into the bottom of the baking pan.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • In a small, microwave-safe bowl, microwave white chocolate chips for 45 to 60 seconds or until chips are melted. Stir until smooth.
  • Stir in the melted white chocolate chips with the cream cheese.
  • Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled sugar cookie crust. Refrigerate while making the topping.
  • In a small bowl, crush 1 cup of the strawberries.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, add the crushed strawberries, sugar, cornstarch and water.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens.
  • Remove from heat and let cool 10 minutes.
  • Gently fold in remaining strawberries. Spoon over the filling.
  • Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Sodium 87 mg, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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 SHORTCAKE LUSH



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Strawberry shortcake gets a fun makeover that's perfect for sharing with a crowd. With a sugar cookie crust, cool layers of sweet strawberry cream cheese, vanilla pudding and whipped topping, plus a finishing sprinkle of fresh strawberries, it's summer in a dessert!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

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)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Make and bake drop cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely, at least 20 minutes. Set aside 4 cookies for garnish.
  • In food processor, process half of the remaining cookies to coarse crumbs. Remove to medium bowl. Continue to process second half of remaining cookies to coarse crumbs; add to bowl. Stir in melted butter until well blended. In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, press cookie crumb mixture firmly in bottom. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese spread, powdered sugar and jam with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, scraping down side of bowl frequently. Beat in 2 cups of the whipped topping. Spread over cookie crust.
  • In another medium bowl, beat dry pudding mixes and milk with whisk about 2 minutes or until thick. Spread over cream cheese mixture. Drop remaining whipped topping by spoonfuls over pudding layer; spread evenly. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
  • When ready to serve, crumble remaining 4 cookies; sprinkle cookies and strawberries on top. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 0 g

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM DESSERT SQUARES (COOKIE MIX)



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Looking for that new dessert to wow a crowd? It's the one that you'll make over and over, and everyone asks for the recipe? Try this one, made easier with a cookie mix.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 2h30m

Yield 20 bars, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (17 1/2 ounce) package betty crocker sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 egg
1 cup white vanilla baking chips (6 oz)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
10 -12 drops red food coloring, 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 20 to 25 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 160.5, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 88.7, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 11.8, Protein 1.7

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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I 've made this dessert many times. It's so delectable. You keep remembering that it's in the refrigerator and that you need to get another piece until it's all gone! Everyone wants the recipe!

Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 13

CRUST:
1 pouch (1 lb. 1.5 oz.) betty crocker sugar cookie mix
1/2 c butter, unsalted
1 egg
FILLING:
1 c white vanilla baking chips (6 oz.)
1 pkg cream cheese, softened (8 oz.)
TOPPING:
4 c sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 c sugar
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/3 c water
10 to 12 drops of red food coloring (opt.)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray bottom only of a 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan or a 9 x 13-inch pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • 2. In a small microwavable bowl, microwave the baking chips uncovered on high for 45 - 60 seconds or until the chips are melted and can be stirred, till smooth.
  • 3. In a 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 the topping.
  • 4. In a small bowl, crush 1 cup of the strawberries. In a 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Stir in crushed strawberries and 1/3 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture boils and thickens. Stir in the food coloring (optional). Cool for 10 minutes. Gently stir in remaining 3 cups of strawberries. Spoon topping over filling.
  • 5. Refrigerate for an hour or until it sets. Refrigerate the leftovers, covered.

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a cookie mix, you can use a homemade cookie recipe.
  • Be sure to chill the dessert squares before serving for a firmer texture.
  • You can use any type of berries you like in this recipe.
  • For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • Add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream to each serving for an extra special treat.

Conclusion:

These Strawberry and Cream Dessert Squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple cookie mix, fresh strawberries, and a creamy whipped cream filling. The dessert squares are chilled until firm, then cut into squares and served. They are a great way to use up fresh strawberries and are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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