Strawberry Delight Pecan Cream (Print Format)

Layered dessert of strawberries, pecan crust, and whipped cream cheese. Sweet, creamy, and perfect for all occasions.

# Ingredients:

→ Pecan Crust

01 - 12 tablespoons salted butter, melted
02 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
03 - 1 cup pecans, chopped

→ Strawberry Topping

04 - 8 cups strawberries, sliced
05 - 2 1/2 tablespoons corn starch
06 - 1/4 cup water
07 - 3/4 cup cane sugar

→ Dream Whip Filling

08 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - 2 envelopes Dream Whip
10 - 1 cup whole milk
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 - 2 cups powdered sugar

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine melted butter and flour in a medium bowl to form a soft dough. Mix in chopped pecans. Press dough into a 9×13 baking dish and bake for 20 minutes or until edges turn golden brown. Let the crust cool completely before adding filling.
02 - Purée 1-2 cups of fresh strawberries in a blender until liquid. Reserve 1 cup purée and set aside remaining sliced strawberries. Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Whisk the cornstarch mixture, purée, and sugar together in a large saucepan over low to medium heat. Boil for 3-5 minutes, stirring until thickened and deep red. Let cool completely.
03 - Whip cream cheese separately until softened. In a separate bowl, whisk Dream Whip, milk, and vanilla until soft peaks form, about 4 minutes. Blend in cream cheese and powdered sugar until mixture is smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes. Spread filling over cooled crust, saving a small amount for topping if desired.
04 - Combine cooled strawberry sauce with reserved sliced strawberries. Spread over the cream cheese filling. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve as is or with whipped cream.

# Tips:

01 - To cool the strawberry sauce quickly, place it in the freezer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
02 - Store leftover dessert covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
03 - You can use frozen strawberries as a substitute, but ensure they are sliced, thawed, and drained to avoid excess moisture.
04 - For a no-bake alternative, use graham cracker crust, pecan sandies crust, or vanilla wafer crust.

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