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    Home » Recipes » Desserts (No Bake) » Fluffy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Lasagna

    LAST UPDATED: August 12, 2018 • FIRST PUBLISHED: June 14, 2016 By Toni Dash 23 Comments

    Fluffy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Lasagna

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    Cheesecake dessert lasagna is an easy no-bake summer dessert recipe to impress! Fluffy Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Lasagna is light as a cloud, with four layers of favorite seasonal flavors. Both gluten-free and gluten options in this cheesecake dessert lasagna recipe too!

    plated slice of fluffy strawberry cheesecake dessert \'lasagna\'

    I feel like everywhere I turn online I am seeing fluffy, cloudlike layered desserts that are calling my name. I love looking at all the beautiful food photos on Pinterest and find it to be a hotbed of these types of desserts. Often referred to as a ‘lasagna’ they have a crust and two or three layers of different flavors. I couldn’t take it any longer and have made my own gluten-free version: Fluffy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Lasagna.

    I’m not sure what it is about certain desserts that makes them so alluring. This dessert makes you want to dive right in. It is so light I found when dishing it out or taking photos that it can just slide right off the plate if not paying attention. It’s about as opposite of a lasagna in that way but the distinct layering is what has graced it with the ‘lasagna’ name.

    overhead image showing 3 dessert plates with a layered strawberry cheesecake dessert

    ‘No bake’ are two of my favorite words in the summer and that definitely adds to the caché of this little number. I haven’t ever seen a version of this recipe made gluten-free, so set out to remedy that. The key thing that is different between a gluten and gluten-free version is the crust.

    How to Make a Layered Cheesecake Dessert

    Fluffy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Lasagna is made up of four layers.

    The first layer is crust, made from vanilla sandwich cookies pulverized into crumbs and bound together with a bit of melted butter.

    What I’ve learned over the decade of being and cooking gluten-free is that gluten-free cookie or cracker (graham usually) crumbs do not absorb butter in the same way. Gluten-free crumbs cannot absorb as much melted butter to become a crust. I’ve provided a note on making the dessert with gluten cookies, so everyone can enjoy this luscious dessert.

    layered strawberry cheesecake dessert on a plate

     

    The second layer of this cheesecake dessert is a creamy combination of:

    • cream cheese
    • butter
    • strawberries and
    • whipped topping

    This is followed by a layer of custard made with cheesecake flavored instant pudding. The pudding mix is combined with strawberry milk, leaving what tastes just like strawberry cheesecake, but with a custard texture.

    overhead image of 3 plates of Fluffy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Lasagna

    The cheesecake dessert is topped with a layer of whipped topping, for a fluffy look and texture! It’s dreamy, that’s all there is to it. Also any whipped topping may be used. I’ve used traditional brands and also an all organic brand (Truwhip) and they all work well.

    This is a no bake dessert that needs to be kept in the refrigerator. Like traditional cheesecake, this makes a light, cool end to a summer’s meal!

    3 dessert plates with servings of layered strawberry cheesecake dessert on them.

    Cheesecake Dessert Lasagna Recipe Notes:

    • The secret of the cheesecake portion of this dessert lasagna comes from cheesecake pudding mix, which makes a lovely custard layer.
    • You will want to use a food processor to make fine cookie crumbs.
    plated slice of fluffy strawberry cheesecake dessert 'lasagna'

    Fluffy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Lasagna

    This fanciful layered dessert is as light as a cloud with flavors of strawberry and cheesecake. The secret of the cheesecake is from cheesecake pudding mix which makes a lovely custard layer. A light and fun dessert for summer that is no bake and easy to make.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 20 servings
    Calories: 290kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 40 Gluten-free Vanilla Sandwich Cookies (2 packages) (if making with gluten cookies see notes below)*
    • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter , melted
    • 1 ½ cups Strawberries , finely diced or processed through a food processor to pulverize
    • 8 ounces Cream Cheese , softened
    • ½ cup (1 stick) Unsalted Butter, softened
    • 1 cup Confectioner’s Sugar
    • 1 ½ cups plus 1 ½ cups Frozen Whipped Topping , thawed per product instructions
    • 2-3.4 ounce packages Instant Cheesecake Pudding
    • 3 cups Strawberry Milk

    Instructions

    • Process the vanilla sandwich cookies through a food processor to make fine crumbs. Slowly pour the melted butter through the opening in the top of the food processor while it is operating to combine the melted butter with the cookie crumbs.
    • Transfer the cookie crumb mixture into a 13 by 9-inch baking pan. Press to flatten with the bottom of a drinking glass or jar; place in the refrigerator.
    • In the bowl of a standing mixer (or large mixing bowl with handheld mixer) mix the cream cheese and ½ cup softened butter together. Slowly add the confectioner’s sugar on low speed, increasing the speed as the sugar is absorbed until it is fully incorporated.
    • Add the strawberries and mix just until incorporated. Fold in 1 ½ cups whipped topping by hand and spread evenly over the prepared dessert crust. Place in the refrigerator to set for 10 minutes.
    • Combine the pudding mix and strawberry milk; whisk vigorously for two minutes to totally dissolve the pudding and to allow thickening to begin. Spoon onto the cream cheese layer and smooth to make a uniform layer. Chill in the refrigerator until the layer is set (15-20 minutes)
    • Cover the top layer with the remaining 1 ½ cups of whipped topping and serve.

    Notes

    *If making the dessert with gluten cookies for the crust, use 36 vanilla sandwich cookies (1 package) and 6 tablespoons melted butter.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. parpar de real says

      June 17, 2016 at 5:25 am

      5 stars
      This is the first time that I heard this and such amazing. I want this

      Reply
    2. Louise Bishop says

      June 17, 2016 at 12:27 am

      I have to say, I have never made a dessert lasagna before. This looks delicious. I really love your plates!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        June 17, 2016 at 10:05 am

        It’s a really fun and easy recipe Louise! Perfect for summer. I love those little plates too. I found them at an antique store and was so happy I did!

        Reply
    3. Chrystal | Nevermore Lane says

      June 16, 2016 at 2:42 pm

      I love these types of desserts. So perfect for summer. My mother has been making a similar one but with pistachio pudding since I was a kid. I ask for it every year for my birthday!

      Reply
    4. felicia says

      June 16, 2016 at 2:22 pm

      These look so delicious!! I really need to add this to my summer list of things to make for sweets!

      Reply
    5. kristin says

      June 16, 2016 at 11:56 am

      Oh yum! I would love this, looks so delicious and easy to make too! Thanks for the delicious recipe!

      Reply
    6. Tonia Sanders says

      June 16, 2016 at 11:08 am

      Thanks for the recipe. I love strawberry and cheesecake.

      Reply
    7. Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says

      June 16, 2016 at 10:40 am

      That looks so refreshing and delicious. It would make a perfect summer dessert!

      Reply
    8. Nicole Escat says

      June 16, 2016 at 2:47 am

      I love this recipe! I’ve been craving for a unique cheesecake, can’t wait to try.

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      • Toni Dash says

        June 16, 2016 at 7:51 am

        Actually Nicole it’s not a cheesecake at all! The custard layer tastes exactly like strawberry cheesecake due to being made with cheesecake flavored pudding. It keeps the dessert cloud-light with flavors of cheesecake, cream cheese, strawberry and whipped topping.

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    9. Ann Bacciaglia says

      June 15, 2016 at 9:33 pm

      This looks so delicious and easy to make. I will have to give this recipe a try on the weekend.

      Reply
    10. Brandy says

      June 15, 2016 at 8:16 pm

      You had me at cheesecake 😉 Seriously my favorite and this recipe looks like it will be a super delicious dessert to make for the family!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        June 15, 2016 at 8:31 pm

        The secret is its NOT cheesecake but rather the custard layer is made with cheesecake flavored pudding.

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