It is Sunday, you know what that means! Time for the #SundaySupper Labor Day edition. Today we are having a cookout, and I brought these perfect Strawberry Cream Squares. Every cookout needs dessert, and an end of the summer cookout needs Strawberries!!
My husband sent me a link to this recipe with “Yum” as the only words in the email. I took that as a hint. This is completely his kind of a dessert. Strawberries, whipped cream, and no chocolate to be seen. It is the perfect light and creamy dessert for the end of summer. I made this with fresh strawberries, but you could easily do frozen. You could even change up the fruit to whatever your favorite is; blueberries, raspberries, bananas etc.
I hope you have a great Labor Day, and enjoy the time with family and friends. I am not sure I am ready for fall weather yet or not, but it is coming. Enjoy the last bits of summer that are here.
- 8 graham cracker sheets , crushed
- 3 Tbls butter , melted
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened (I used 1/3 less fat)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries , diced
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 (3.4 oz) vanilla flavored instant pudding (I used sugar free)
- 1 3/4 cup cold milk (I used skim milk)
- Mix the crushed graham crackers and the butter together. Press (reserve 1 Tbls of crumbs) into the bottom of an 8 in square baking pan. Place the refrigerator to harden while you prepare the filling.
- Mix the cream cheese and sugar together until well combined. Fold in the strawberries. Spread evenly on top of the graham cracker layer.
- Combine the milk and the pudding mix and whisk for 2 minutes. Pour over the cream cheese layer. Place in the fridge for 1 hour to set. Remove and spread with layer of whipped cream. Sprinkle reserved graham cracker crumbs over the top. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours to completely set.
Adapted from Kraft
Join us this week around the family table for our Labor Day Cookout #SundaySupper and we will share with you our favorite cookout recipes . We hope to inspire you with these fabulous recipes from our talented contributors. We will be sharing them all day long and would love for you to share your favorite cookout recipes during our #SundaySupper live chat at 7pm ET.
Labor Day Cookout Recipes:
Starters & Snacks
- Lobster Salad with Avocado, Corn and Tomatoes by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Grilled Vegetable Spread by Magnolia Days
- Toast Topper #8: Tomato Confit for #SundaySupper by Yummy Smells
- Honey BBQ Wings and Cool Ranch by Big Bears Wife
- Finger Lickin’ Chicken Drumettes by Noshing with the Nolands
Main Dishes
- Baked Shrimp and Pasta Caprese by Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Korean chili by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
- Newfangled Cowtown White Chicken Chili by Shockingly Delicious
- Strawberry BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches by The Weekend Gourmet
- Spicy Seoulful Pulled Pork Sandwiches by Kimchi Mom
- Smoked Pork Butt (A How-To) from Juanita’s Cocina
- Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs by The Messy Baker Blog
- Stuffed Green Chili con Queso Cheeseburger Sliders by Damn Delicious
- Adana kebab by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Portabello Paninis by The Hand That Rocks the Ladle
- Bloody Mary Skirt Steak by From Fast Food to Fresh Food
- Tuna and Roasted Pepper Packets by Cindy’s Recipes & Writings
- Mint Marinated Beef Kabobs with Garlic Sauce by Sustainable Dad
- Creamy Latin Style Pasta by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Spicy Portuguese Style Sliders by Daily Dish Recipes
- Aromatic Glazed Salmon by Happy Baking Days
- Pork sliders by Basic ‘N Delicious
- Foil Packet Chicken by In the Kitchen with Audrey
Salads & Sides
- Mom’s Savory Pork’n’Beans by Webicurean
- Ranch Potato Salad by My Catholic Kitchen
- Gluten Free Penne hot salad with basil, asparagus, cherry tomatoes fresh mozzarella and chicken with a mustard vineagarete for #SundaySupper by Cooking Underwriter
- Southern Surprise Potato Salad by Granny’s Down Home Southern Cooking
- #SundaySupper Marinated Ginger Chicken & Spinach Salad by Kwistin’s Favorites
- Roasted Potato & Corn Salad w/ Bacon by GirliChef
- Vegan Caprese Salad by Galactosemia in PDX
- Picnic Friendly Grilled Vegetable Salad by Mama Mommy Mom
- Smokin Hot Caribbean Spiced Corn-On-The-Cob by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Potato salad with Stilton and bacon by Tora’s Real Food
- Tomato Feta Orzo Salad by Family Foodie
Drinks
- Frozen Sangria by Supper For a Steal
- Persian mint & cucumber cooler (sekanjabeen) by Family Spice
Desserts
- lightened lemon pound cake by The Meltaways
- Root Beer Float Cupcakes by Chocolate Moosey
- Strawberry Cream Squares by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
- Fresh Mango Pie by La Cocina De Leslie
- Brown Butter M&M Cookies by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Gluten Free Lemon Blondies by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Coffee Cake by Baker Street
- Strawberry Pie + White Sangria by Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Grilled Banana Splits by Diabetic Foodie
- Easy Desserts: Frozen Chocolate Bananas by Home Cooking Memories
- Ice Cream Sandwich Cake by Comfy Cuisine
- Blueberry Lemon Whoopie Pies for a Holiday Cookout #SundaySupper by In the Kitchen with KP
Wine Pairings
- Labor Day Cookout Food And Wine Pairings by ENOFYLZ
Please be sure you join us on Twitter throughout the day during #SundaySupper. We’ll be meeting up at 7:00 p.m. EST for our weekly #SundaySupper live chat where we’ll talk about our favorite cookout recipes!
All you have to do is follow the #SundaySupper hashtag, or you can follow us throughTweetChat!
We’d also love to feature your Cookout recipes on our #SundaySupper Pinterest board and share them with all of our followers!
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Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Your cream cheese squares look out of this world. Oh my gosh!!!
I wanted to let you know I nominated your blog for the Sunshine Award. http://www.peanutbutterandpeppers.com/2012/09/02/weekly-recap-9/
Liz says
Oh, my. My hubby would love these, too…but it’s my son who sends me texts with links to decadent desserts…LOL. Just you wait 😉 Perfect end of the summer dessert, Erin! Happy #SundaySupper!
Laura @ Family Spice says
Well, you could add a few shavings of chocolate… : )
Ramona says
Holy cow… your husband was absolutely right YUMMMMMMM! That is one awesome dessert. 🙂
PS..Nominated you for One Lovely Blog Award… check out my 9-2-12 blog post. 🙂
Cindys Recipes says
No bake dessert! I’m there!
Jen @JuanitasCocina says
This looks amazing! And almost too easy for all that deliciousness!
Lane @ Supper for a Steal says
What a great dessert for a party!
Leslie @ La Cocina de Leslie says
My hubby would absolutely LOVE this dessert! He adores anything with strawberries and whipped cream. I’m pretty sure my kiddies and I will be crazy about it too. 🙂
diabeticFoodie says
This looks so rich and creamy and I’m a sucker for strawberries. Thanks for lightening it up!
Renee says
I know that “Yum” would be what my husband would say about this recipe. He loves strawberries and whipped cream and this just takes it up on level. Great recipe and thanks for sharing.
Wendy (The Weekend Gourmet) says
I love this dessert…so good!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
beautiful bars to celebrate the Labor Day.
Have a great weekend Erin!
Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says
Oh my…this looks so creamy and delicious!!
Melanie says
this is something I think my whole family would absolutely love! Thanks!
Tara Noland says
This looks incredible. I have to go and eat some now. I am literally drooling!!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says
I have to agree with your hubby, it looks decadent!
Family Foodie says
What an awesome recipe. Your husband is one smart cookie. I can’t wait to try this fabulous recipe!
Suzanne says
My family would like this dessert too, looks like a great dessert for a BBQ or potluck.
Christina @ Sweet Pea's Kitchen says
These look delicious! I love that they are no bake too! 🙂
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love the graham cracker topping, a perfect dessert for Labor Day!
Baker Street says
oh my! your berry cream cheese squares look out of this world, E!
veronica gantley says
What a lovely desert. Oh my this looks so good.
Laura Hunter says
Strawberries and Cream is just one of those food pairings that were meant to be together. This sounds so good and so very presentable
Heather @girlichef says
This reminds me of something that my grandma makes every year….and everybody loves it! Looks so creamy and perfect as a summer dessert 🙂
Sarah says
What a perfect dessert for a Labor day party. I wanted to be invited to that party. Your strawberry cream squares look so light but decadent. I want some.
Crazy Kwistin says
Oh my yumminess, this looks so good. I think I need to run to the store now to make this.
Jen Laceda @ Tartine and Apron Strings says
Happy Labor Day! This is one delicious-looking dessert bar! Kinda like strawberry shortcake…in a pillow-y bar form. Heehee.
Amy Kim says
This sounds like my kind of dessert! And no-bake? Yes, please! Thanks for sharing!
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
What a perfect dessert to end summer! Delish. Hope you had a wonderful Labor Day Weekend!!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
I’m totally drooling over this amazing looking dessert, all creamy like. Yum! I seriously can’t wait to try this. Pinned!
Jamie (Mama.Mommy.Mom) says
Looks yummy and very light!
Jamie @ http://www.mamamommymom.com
Erin says
What a fun dessert
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
These look so creamy! It would be so dangerous to have these around the house! I would eat the entire pan!