Description
Summer Berry Jello Lasagna is a delightful no-bake dessert that combines the refreshing flavors of summer berries with creamy layers, making it perfect for any warm-weather gathering. This vibrant treat features luscious strawberries and blueberries layered with a smooth and rich cream cheese mixture, all resting on a crunchy graham cracker base. With its eye-catching presentation and easy preparation, this dessert is sure to impress your guests at summer celebrations like Memorial Day or the 4th of July. Ideal for sharing, this recipe serves up to 12 people, ensuring everyone can enjoy a slice of this chilled berry delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 2/3 cup heavy cream-chilled
- about 1/3 cup powdered sugar (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup unsalted butter-softened
- 8 oz. cream cheese-softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup+ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter-melted
- ¼ cup strawberry jam
- Red gel food coloring
- 2 (3 oz.pckg) berry blue Jello (or other flavor to your taste)
- 1 and 1/4 cup boiling water
- 2 cups blueberry pie filling
- 1 cup of canned crushed pineapple-drained from juice
- 2/3 cup diced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup of whipped cream
- 2 ½ cups whipped cream (for topping)
- Fresh strawberries halved
- Fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the base layer by mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and pressing it into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread strawberry jam over the crust.
- In a bowl, blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Whip heavy cream separately until soft peaks form, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread half of the creamy mixture over the crust, followed by diced strawberries and blueberry pie filling.
- Dissolve berry blue Jello in boiling water, let cool slightly, and pour over the fruit layer. Refrigerate until set.
- Once set, spread the remaining creamy mixture over the Jello layer and top with fresh fruit and whipped cream.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg