Best 9 Easy Strawberry Cream Dessert Squares Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful dessert that can be easily made? Look no further than our ultimate guide to preparing the best easy strawberry cream dessert squares. These delectable treats combine the sweetness of strawberries with the richness of cream, creating a mouthwatering experience that will leave you craving more. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create this delicious dessert in no time. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, our comprehensive guide will provide you with all the information you need to make perfect strawberry cream dessert squares.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY STRAWBERRY DESSERT SQUARES



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Easy dessert squares. They can be made with any fruit topping but strawberries and cream can't be beat!

Provided by MilcaC

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
1 (17.5 ounce) pouch sugar cookie mix
½ cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping
⅓ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided
⅓ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 dash red food coloring, or desired amount

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray the inside bottom of a jelly roll pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix sugar cookie mix, butter, and egg together in a large bowl until a soft dough forms; press evenly into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is light golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese using an electric mixer on medium speed in a bowl until smooth. Add whipped topping and stir until smooth; spread over crust. Refrigerate.
  • Mix sugar and cornstarch together in a 2-quart saucepan; add 1 cup strawberries, water, and vanilla extract. Cook and stir strawberry mixture, mashing strawberries with spoon while cooking, over medium heat until strawberries are softened and mixture is thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir food coloring into strawberry mixture and remove from heat; cool for 10 minutes. Gently stir remaining 3 cups strawberries into strawberry mixture; spoon over cream cheese filling. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. Serve within 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 33.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 130.3 mg, Sugar 19.1 g

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM DESSERT SQUARES



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Summer is always at your doorstep with this fresh dessert that keeps the family coming back for more. Made easy with Betty Crocker™ cookie mix, this recipe is an irresistible favorite around many dining room tables and a quick way to wow your guests!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 cup white vanilla baking chips (6 oz)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
10 to 12 drops red food color, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 15x10x1- or 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press evenly in bottom of pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds or until chips are melted and can be stirred smooth. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in melted chips until blended. Spread mixture over crust. Refrigerate while making topping.
  • In small bowl, crush 1 cup of the strawberries. In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Stir in crushed strawberries and 1/3 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in food color. Cool 10 minutes. Gently stir in remaining 3 cups strawberries. Spoon topping over filling. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set; serve within 4 hours. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 1 g

STRAWBERRY CREAM DESSERT SQUARES RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by shuber

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 roll (16 1/2-ounce) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies
2 packages (8-ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup strawberry topping (from an 11.75-ounce jar)
2 eggs
1 container (16-ounce) frozen whipped topping, thawed
4 to 6 drops red food color, if desired
Fresh berries, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Press cookie dough evenly into bottom only of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. If dough is sticky, use floured fingers. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and 3/4 cup of the strawberry topping with electric mixer on medium-high speed about 1 minute or until well blended. Add eggs; beat about 2 minutes or until well blended and creamy. Spread evenly over crust in pan. In medium bowl, mix whipped topping, food color and remaining 1/4 cup strawberry topping. Spread topping mixture over cooled cream cheese layer. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until set. To serve, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows. Garnish each serving with fresh berries. Cover and refrigerate any remaining dessert.

STRAWBERRY CREAM DESSERT



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This fluffy creation is a variation on two recipes-a delicious four-layer dessert my mom used to make and a gelatin pie I came up with one day when I was short on ingredients. My family just loves it! -Rachel Lynn Rioux, Lisbon, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 36 squares)
6 tablespoons sugar
10 tablespoons butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cartons (one 16 ounces, one 8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup strawberry yogurt
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over the prepared crust., In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in yogurt and 6 cups of whipped topping until blended. Pour over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 1 hour. , Spread remaining whipped topping over strawberry layer. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 22g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CREAMY STRAWBERRY SQUARES



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Make Creamy Layered JELL-O Squares with your favorite gelatin flavor! Whisk in COOL WHIP to give the Healthy Living layered JELL-O dessert a creamy bottom.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 4h

Yield Makes 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (0.6 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Sugar Free Gelatin
ice cubes
1 cup cold water
1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Sugar Free Whipped Topping, divided

Steps:

  • Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add enough ice to cold water to measure 1-1/2 cups. Add to gelatin; stir until ice is completely melted. Remove 1-1/2 cups gelatin; set aside on counter. Refrigerate remaining gelatin 30 min. or until slightly thickened.
  • Add 3/4 cup COOL WHIP to chilled thickened gelatin; whisk until well blended. Pour into 8-inch square dish. Refrigerate 15 min. or until gelatin mixture is set but not firm. Carefully pour reserved gelatin over creamy gelatin layer in dish.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Cut into squares; top with remaining COOL WHIP.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35, Fat 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 50 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g

STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE SQUARES



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This is a light dessert that I like to make in the summertime. It consists of a shortbread crust topped with a cream cheese layer and then fresh strawberries and a gelatin glaze. Serve with additional whipped topping, if desired.

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup salted butter, at room temperature
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
½ cup water
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ (3 ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin (such as Jell-O®)
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Beat butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl until well combined. Add flour and continue to beat until dough comes together and is no longer dry.
  • Press the dough into an 8x8-inch pan, smoothing the surface evenly with your fingers. Prick the dough all over with a fork to allow any steam to escape.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges begin to brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Fold in whipped topping until combined. Refrigerate while the shortbread cools and you prepare the strawberry topping.
  • Whisk water, sugar, and cornstarch together in a small pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Add gelatin and whisk until incorporated. Remove from heat and set aside to cool, whisking occasionally to prevent a skin from forming on the top.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled shortbread. Top evenly with sliced strawberries then pour gelatin mixture evenly over the strawberries. Refrigerate until set. Cut into squares

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 54.5 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 173 mg, Sugar 37.8 g

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM DESSERT SQUARES (COOKIE MIX)



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Looking for that new dessert to wow a crowd? It's the one that you'll make over and over, and everyone asks for the recipe? Try this one, made easier with a cookie mix.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 2h30m

Yield 20 bars, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (17 1/2 ounce) package betty crocker sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 egg
1 cup white vanilla baking chips (6 oz)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
10 -12 drops red food coloring, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F
  • Spray bottom only of 15x10x1 or 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms.
  • Press evenly in bottom of pan.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds or until chips are melted and can be stirred smooth.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  • Stir in melted chips until blended.
  • Spread mixture over crust.
  • Refrigerate while making topping.
  • In small bowl, crush 1 cup of the strawberries.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch.
  • Stir in crushed strawberries and 1/3 cup water.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens.
  • Stir in food color.
  • Cool 10 minutes.
  • Gently stir in remaining 3 cups strawberries.
  • Spoon topping over filling.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour or until set; serve within 4 hours.
  • Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 88.7, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 11.8, Protein 1.7

STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT SQUARES



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Watch our video to learn how to make Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Squares. Find layer after layer of yummy goodness in these easy to make Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Squares. They'll be a hit at birthday parties and on dessert tables!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5h

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups finely crushed pretzels
1/2 cup sugar, divided
2/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1-1/2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (12 oz.), softened
2 Tbsp. milk
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin
1-1/2 cups cold water
4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine pretzel crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Bake 10 min. Cool.
  • Beat cream cheese, remaining sugar and milk with mixer until blended. Stir in COOL WHIP; spread over crust. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Refrigerate 1-1/2 hours or until thickened. Stir in berries; spoon over cream cheese layer.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.9622 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

STRAWBERRY SQUARES



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Make and share this Strawberry Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by andypandy

Categories     Gelatin

Time 3h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter (solid type) or 1/2 cup margarine (solid type)
2 cups crushed fresh strawberries or 1 (300 g) package thawed frozen unsweetened berries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 (85 g) package strawberry gelatin
1 (2 ounce) envelope Dream Whip
2 tablespoons icing sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven 350°F.
  • Combine flour and sugar.
  • Cut in the butter until crumbly.
  • Press into 8-inch square baking tin.
  • Bake until a very light golden colour about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • In a medium saucepot place two cups crushed fresh or thawed strawberries.
  • Add 1/2 cup white sugar, and bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat; add Jello powder and stir well until dissolved.
  • Chill until slightly thickened.
  • Prepare Dream Whip dessert topping according to the package directions using the 1/2 cup milk and teaspoons vanilla which it calls for.
  • Fold half of the prepared Dream Whip into the slightly thickened strawberry mixture and pour into cooled crust.
  • Chill in fridge until set. (This should be about one hour or so).
  • Beat the icing sugar into the remaining dessert topping and spread over the set layer.
  • Chill until serving time.

Tips:

  • Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the strawberries with a fork or potato masher.
  • Be sure to chill the cream cheese mixture for at least 30 minutes before spreading it on the crust.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking dish, you can use a 13x9 inch dish.
  • If you want a thicker dessert, you can double the amount of cream cheese mixture.
  • For a more decadent dessert, you can top it with whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Strawberry cream dessert squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple graham cracker crust, a creamy cream cheese filling, and a fresh strawberry topping. These squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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