Strawberry Cream Squares – light and creamy layers with fresh strawberries and a graham cracker crust. Easy and delicious no bake dessert!
I love no bake desserts. Seriously, in the summer especially they are the only thing I make. Lemon Lasagna Dessert? Yep, on repeat when I need to go to parties all summer long.
Or maybe No Bake Oreo Cheesecake. You get the flavor of cheesecake, but you don’t have to have the oven on for hours. Can’t beat that when it is hot out. And as soon as strawberries start showing up in stores, all I can think about is Strawberry Ice Box Cake. Just something about strawberries and cream together. Strawberry desserts are always a favorite with my entire family.
Easy no bake desserts are kind of my specialty, so today I am sharing one that is for all the strawberries and cream lovers out there. These cream squares have a graham cracker crust topped with a sweetened cream cheese layer. Then a layer of vanilla pudding and then whipped cream. Layer after layer of creamy deliciousness!
Fresh strawberries are folded into the layers, so you get a burst of slightly tart berries in each bite. Strawberry desserts are definitely a favorite in this house. Strawberry Crumb Bars are made every summer as soon as local fresh strawberries are available.
I first made this dessert years ago. My husband found it online, and immediately asked that I make it. He is not a chocolate person, more of a Key Lime Pie kind of guy. So strawberry desserts are definitely his thing. 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.
The layers remind me of dream bars. This Circus Animal Cookie Dream Bar is one my husband loves. I made it for him once, and he has been asking for it like crazy since. There is just something about layers of creamy goodness with a cookie crust!
No bake desserts are a life saver when it is hot out, but they are also great when you are short on time or just want something tasty to eat. So pick up some strawberries from the store and add this Strawberry Cream Squares recipe to your must make list. It will definitely impress next time you have guests over!
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Strawberry Cream Squares

Strawberry Cream Squares - light and creamy layers with fresh strawberries and a graham cracker crust. Easy and delicious no bake recipe!
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
Adapted from Kraft
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 219Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 26mgSodium 194mgCarbohydrates 29gFiber 1gSugar 14gProtein 4g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Your cream cheese squares look out of this world. Oh my gosh!!!
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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. 🙂
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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.