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- Why this chocolate covered strawberry layered dessert works
- Recipe Ingredients
- Substitutions
- How to make chocolate covered strawberry layered desert
- Recipe Notes and Tips
- How to serve chocolate covered strawberry layered dessert
- How long does chocoate covered strawberry layered dessert last
- Can one freeze chocolate covered strawberry layered dessert
- What if the layers blend together
- More layered dessert recipes
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Layered Dessert
An easy but decadent dessert that is sure to please a crowd. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Layer Dessert would be great for Valentine's Day, during the summer, a special occasion, or just to have for dessert. It has a beautiful presentation due to all the pretty layers. Want to learn how to make a no-bake cheesecake layer that is packed full of flavor? Keep scrolling to check it out.
Why this chocolate covered strawberry layered dessert works
- The oreo cookie crust gives it a crunchy texture.
- Adding the cream cheese layer is like a no-bake cheesecake, the is creamy, fluffy, and rich.
- The strawberry pie filling layer is cool and refreshing which balances out all the creaminess.
- The chocolate pudding layer is chocolatey and delicious which adds to the creaminess of the cheesecake layer.
Recipe Ingredients
Oreo Cookies - The base for the dessert. It provides a firm foundation to hold all the soft and creamy layers. It also gives a crunch which helps to balance the smooth and creaminess.
Butter - Binds the cookie crumbs together and lends its flavor.
Instant Chocolate Puddiing Mix - Provides a solid, creamy pudding layer that compliments the crunch crust and creamy cheesecake layer.
Milk - Binds the instant pudding particles together creating a creamy pudding layer.
Cream Cheese - The base for the no-bake cheesecake layer. It is soft and smooth and pairs well the whipped topping.
Heavy Cream - Helps to lighten up the cream cheese layer. It also provides a delicious and fresh whip cream topping.
Freeze Dried Strawberry Powder - Provides all that wonderful strawberry flavor without compromising the texture.
Vanilla - Adds flavor to all the different layers.
Pink Food Coloring - Makes the strawberry cream cheese layer into a more vibrant pink color. This is completely optional.
Strawberry Pie Filling - Adds some coolness to cut through all the creaminess to balance out the dessert.
Powdered Sugar - Adds sweetness and structure to the cream cheese layer and the whip cream.
Fresh Strawberries - Add freshness and a pop of color to the top. This is optional.
Substitutions
- Any flavor or oreo cookies, shortbread cookies, or graham crackers can be substituted for the oreo cookies if you would like a different flavor.
- Homemade chocolate pudding can be substituted for the instant chocolate pudding if desired.
- For a short cut, store bought whipped topping can be substituted for the homemade whipped cream.
- The freeze dried strawberry powder can be omitted but it will not have the same strawberry flavor. Other ingredient ideas would include strawberry extract, strawberry jam, or strawberry jello powder. If using the last two, keep in mind that, it will affect the sweetness level, therefore, the amount of sugar added would need to be decreased.
- The pink food coloring can be omitted if desired.
How to make chocolate covered strawberry layered desert
Make the Crust
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Chop oreo cookies in a food processor until they are fine crumbs.
Melt the stick of butter. In a medium to large size bowl combine the cookie crumbs and butter and stir until all crumbs are coated with the butter.
Place in a greased 9x13 baking dish. Evenly distribute crumbs in the dish and press down.
Bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
Make the No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
In a large bowl, place the brick of softened cream cheese.
Add the powdered sugar and strawberry powder and whisk together.
Add the vanilla and slowly start adding the cream into the mixture whisking to incorporate.
Once mixture is thoroughly combined add food coloring if you wish to achieve the color you want (I added 2 drops of pink food coloring).
Pour layer over the cooled cookie crust and spread into an even layer. Set aside.
Make the Chocolate Pudding
In a medium to large size bowl add the package of instant chocolate pudding mix.
Add the milk and stir, mixture will thicken. Let set for about 5 minutes and stir again.
Once set and thick pour pudding over the cream cheese layer and spread into an even layer. Set aside.
Make the Strawberry Pie Filling
Spread the two cans of strawberry pie filling over the chocolate pudding layer into an even layer. Set aside.
Make the Whipped Cream
Place the heavy cream in a medium size bowl. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the Dessert
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and grease a 9x13 pan.
Pour crumbs into pan and press down to form crust.
Spread cream cheese layer over the cooled crust.
Spread the chocolate pudding evenly over the cheesecake layer.
Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly over the chocolate pudding.
Spread the whipped cream over the pie filling.
Place the sliced the strawberries in a heart shaped design on top of the dessert, if desired.
Place in the refrigerator for a couple hours to setup.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- A food processor makes easy work to crush the oreo cookies, ensuring all the crumbs are the same size.
- If you do not have a food processor you can use a zip lock bag and a rolling pin or meat mallet to crush them.
- Make sure all the crumbs are coated with the butter to ensure the best texture and flavor.
- If you prefer to not bake the crust that is an option, just realize that it will not hold together like a baked crust will and it will be more loose.
- Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for a couple hours. This will help it incorporate better with the powdered sugar ensuring a creamy layer.
- The pink food coloring is completely optional but can make the color more vibrant if you would like.
- In my picture I put the chocolate pudding layer over the strawberry pie filling but it created a mud slide effect so I would suggest putting the pie filling on top of the chocolate pudding.
- The strawberries on top are optional. I was going for a heart shape with them, you may try shingling them and then yours will probably look better than mine.
How to serve chocolate covered strawberry layered dessert
After the dessert has setup in the refrigerator for a couple hours, cut into squares to serve. Enjoy!
How long does chocoate covered strawberry layered dessert last
Typically the dessert will last about 3-4 days in the refrigerator. But if your family is anything like mine it will get eaten before that.
Can one freeze chocolate covered strawberry layered dessert
I would not recommend this. This will change the texture making it less than desirable.
What if the layers blend together
If you choose not to bake the crust there is the possibility that some crumbs may get into the cream cheese layer. That's ok, just smooth it out best you can.
If the cream cheese layer is not thick and setup enough your pudding may run into your cheesecake layer when layering. And the same with the pie filling over the pudding. Again though, that's ok, just smooth out the best you can.
More layered dessert recipes
For more layered dessert recipes check out the following:
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Layered Dessert
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 pkg oreo cookies 1 lb 2.12 oz package
- ½ cup butter, melted
Strawberry Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 tbs freeze dried strawberry powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 drops pink food coloring if desired
- 1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream
Pudding
- 5.9 oz instant chocolate pudding
- 3 cups milk
Strawberry Pie Filling
- 2 cans strawberry pie filling 2 - 21 oz cans
Topping
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 tbs powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4-5 medium size fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Crust
- Place oreos in a food processor (I do one row at a time) and pulse until cookies are fine crumbs. Transfer crumbs to large bowl. Repeat until all oreos are crushed up.
- Place the butter in a microwave safe bowl until melted (about 45 seconds).
- Pour melted butter over oreo crumbs and stir to combine until all crumbs are evenly coated.
- Grease a 9x13 pan.
- Pour crumbs into the pan and pat down into an even layer.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to completely cool.
Strawberry Cheesecake Layer
- In a large bowl place the brick of softened cream cheese.
- Add the powdered sugar and strawberry powder and whisk together.
- Add the vanilla and slowly start adding the cream into the mixture whisking to incorporate.
- Once mixture is thoroughly combined add food coloring if you wish to achieve the color you want (I added 2 drops of pink food coloring).
- Pour mixture over the cooled cookie crust and spread into an even layer. Set aside.
Chocolate Pudding
- In a medium to large size bowl add the package of instant chocolate pudding mix.
- Add the milk and stir, mixture will thicken. Let set for about 5 minutes and stir again.
- Once set and thick pour pudding over the pie filling and spread into an even layer. Set aside.
Strawberry Pie Filing
- Spread the two cans of strawberry pie filling over the strawberry cheesecake layer into an even layer. Set aside.
Topping
- Place the heavy cream in a medium size bowl. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks form.
Assemble
- Spread the strawberry cheesecake layer over the cooled crust into an even layer.
- Place the chocolate pudding over the cheesecake layer and spread out into an even layer.
- Place the strawberry pie filling on top of the pudding and spread into an even layer.
- Place whipped cream on top and evenly spread over the pie filling.
- Place sliced strawberries on top of the whipped cream in a heart shapped design (yours will look better than mine).
- Place in the refrigerator for a couple hours to allow to setup.
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