Old Fashioned Strawberry Delight
Servings: 20 Servings
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup finely chopped walnuts
- ⅛ cup powdered sugar
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 ounce block-style cream cheese softened
- 8 ounce whipped topping like Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Strawberry Layer:
- 6 ounces strawberry gelatin 1 standard U.S. box
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 pound fresh strawberries diced or sliced
Optional Toppings:
- Extra whipped topping
- Chopped walnuts
- Sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Make the gelatin: Combine the gelatin and boiling water in a bowl. Stir until dissolved, and let cool to room temperature.6 ounces strawberry gelatin, 2 cups boiling water
- Bake the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch dish with nonstick spray. Mix the flour, butter, walnuts, and powdered sugar in a bowl (or food processor) until a soft dough forms. Press into the pan, and bake for 20–25 minutes. Cool completely.1½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup finely chopped walnuts, ⅛ cup powdered sugar
- Prepare cream cheese layer: Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the whipped topping and powdered sugar; mix until creamy. Spread the mixture over cooled crust, and chill for 30–60 minutes.8 ounce block-style cream cheese, 8 ounce whipped topping, 1 cup powdered sugar
- Assemble strawberry layer: Arrange the strawberries evenly over cream cheese layer. Pour the cooled gelatin over top. Chill for 2–4 hours, or until set.1 pound fresh strawberries
- Serve: Slice and serve with whipped topping, extra strawberries, and walnuts if desired.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice of strawberry delight. Actual calories will vary.
- I love to use my food processor to chop the walnuts, then add the remaining crust ingredients to make the dough. The instructions are written using a bowl and hand mixer just in case you don't have a food processor handy.
- It's important to spread each layer to the edge of the pan and let it cool completely before adding the next layer. This helps keep the gelatin from seeping to the crust. It's not the end of the world if some does seep through. It will tint the crust pink and it's kind of pretty. Plus, the crust will be strawberry flavored.
Nutrition Facts
Old Fashioned Strawberry Delight
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
235
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
24
mg
8
%
Sodium
122
mg
5
%
Potassium
93
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
27
g
9
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
18
g
20
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
306
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
31
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
