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strawberry shortcake

A delightful strawberry shortcake layered with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and a crunchy graham cracker topping perfect for summer.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2.75 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 6 oz ladyfingers
  • 0.33 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1.25 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Combine chopped strawberries and 3 tbsp sugar; set aside.
  2. Beat cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar until smooth. Chill aside.
  3. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
  5. Add strawberries (drain juice) into the cream mixture and fold gently.
  6. Layer ladyfingers in a 9x13 inch pan.
  7. Spread half of the strawberry cream mixture over ladyfingers.
  8. Repeat layers with remaining ladyfingers and cream mixture.
  9. Chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs with 1 tbsp sugar, salt, and melted butter.
  11. Bake crumb mixture on parchment-lined baking sheet for 5-7 minutes; cool.
  12. Sprinkle cooled crumbs over the top of the cake along with sliced strawberries.

Notes

This strawberry shortcake is perfect for summer gatherings and requires no baking for the filling.