Strawberry Delight is a delicious layered dessert that is not too sweet. A pecan filled crust is topped with a cream cheese mixture, fresh strawberries, and a strawberry gelatin mixture. This dessert is chilled for 4 hours before serving and it can be made the day before.
PREP TIME20 minutes
COOK TIME20 minutes
ADDITIONAL TIME4 hours
TOTAL TIME4 hours 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8-oz) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 3 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- For the crust: Combine 1-1/2 cups flour and melted butter. Stir in chopped pecans. Pat evenly onto the bottom of a 13×9 inch baking pan. Bake in a 350º F. oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
- In a mixing bowl, beat powdered sugar and cream cheese on medium speed until combined. Add the whipped topping and beat on low until smooth. Spread over cooled crust. Arrange sliced strawberries on top. Cover and chill in the refrigerator while preparing the top layer.
- Top layer: In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and 3 Tablespoons strawberry gelatin. Stir in water. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until the mixture begins to thicken and boil. Continue to cook and stir for one minute. Remove from heat. Cover the surface with waxed paper or plastic wrap and set aside to cool for 30 minutes.
- Spoon cooled gelatin mixture over strawberries. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours. Cut in squares to serve.
