4 Layer Strawberry Dessert

 4 Layer Strawberry Dessert

This 4 Layer Strawberry Dessert is the perfect dessert dish to serve on Valentine’s Day. Its white and pink colors make it the perfect dessert. It can also be served as a summer dessert to cool you down.

4 Layer Strawberry Dessert Ingredients

First Layer

2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
1 stick butter, melted
2 Tbsp. powdered sugar

Second Layer

8 oz cream cheese
1 c. whipped cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Third Layer

1 package of Instant Strawberry Pudding
2 cups milk

Fourth Layer

2 cups whipped cream
Pecans, walnuts or Graham Cracker Crumbs for garnish
Chocolate shavings (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

First Layer Directions–

In a small bowl, add the first layer ingredients and mix well.
Place in a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
Spread the crumb mixture around and press down firmly to form a base.
Place in refrigerator and allow to cool for 30 minutes. Pressed for time? Place in the freezer for approximately 10 minutes to quick cool.

Second Layer Directions–

Place cream cheese in bowl.
Add in powdered sugar.
Press the tines of the fork into the cream cheese to soften.
Use fork to mix in the powdered sugar.
Mix well until completely mixed in.

Third Layer Directions–

Read the pudding directions that are found on the package.
Make the pudding according to the package.
Refrigerate to cool.

Fourth Layer Directions–

Place 2 cups whipping cream into glass bowl. Use electric beater to beat whipped cream until stiff peaks form.

Use a ice cream scoop to take a good amount of fresh whipped cream out of the glass dish and top the strawberry dessert with it. You can also use a piping bag to hold your layer ingredients to make placing it in layers in a glass parfait glass much easier.

Decide on which kind of garnish you wish to use.
If you are using a nut garnish, you may want to chop the nuts before placing them on top of the whipped cream.
If you prefer chocolate as garnish, use a potato peeler to shave some of the chocolate off of your favorite chocolate bar.

How to Put the 4 Layer Strawberry Dessert Together

First off, start by mixing the first layer ingredients together. This is the graham cracker crumb base. Press into an 9 by 13 inch pan. Then, decide if you would rather set and serve the 4 Layer Strawberry Dessert from the baking dish or from individual serving dishes. If you wish to make and serve in individual dishes, 8 oz clear glasses or parfait glasses can be used.

Once you have decided what type of dish you are going to serve them in, press the Graham Cracker Crumb base firmly down into the baking pan or glass. Then follow the directions for each individual layer that is listed above in order.

Once that has been completed, it is time to layer the baking pan or glass in sequential order. That is, second layer, followed by third layer, and finally the fourth layer.

Top with graham cracker crumbs, shaved chocolate or chopped sweetmeats (nuts).

Refrigerate for at least one hour. Do not take out of the refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve immediately.

Additional Information:

Yield = 12 Servings
Serving Size = 1/12th of Dessert
Prep Time = 30 Minutes

Per Serving Nutrition:

Calories = 339
Fat = 22.5
Cholesterol = 45.6
Sodium = 372
Carbs = 32.5
Fiber = .5
Sugars = 22.3
Protein = 3.7

Weight Watcher’s Smart Points = 16
Weight Watcher’s Points Plus = 10
Weight Watcher’s Points = 9