Strawberry Shortcake Cream Bars

5 from 6 votes

Strawberry Shortcake Cream Bars

This fluffy treat where layers of creamy whipped goodness interlace with the sweetness of fresh strawberries offers decadent textures and flavors. Try it now!

Prep Time20

Freezing Time2

Total Time2 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bars, dessert, shortcakebars

Servings:

Author: Lama

Ingredients

3 cups heavy cream
2-3 packets graham crackers
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup sugar or xylitol
2 cups greek yogurt
½ cup strawberry preserve jam
1 cup sliced strawberries

Instructions

Layer a 9×13 baking dish with graham crackers.
In a medium-sized bowl mix together the heavy cream, sugar (add more if you like it sweeter), and vanilla extract until it reaches a peak; cream has formed. Add in the sliced strawberries.
In another bowl mix together the Greek yogurt and strawberry preserves. Then fold it together with the heavy cream mixture.
Place the cream filling on top of the layered graham crackers, making sure to spread evenly.
Top with a layer of graham crackers making sure you cover all areas. Break the graham cracker in half if needed to fill in smaller spaces.
Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 2-4 hours. Allow to thaw for 10 minutes before you slice.

Notes

Avoid Overbeating the Cream: Be careful not to overbeat the cream, as it can turn into butter.
Perfect Graham Cracker Layers: To achieve an even layer of graham crackers, break them along the perforations and use smaller pieces to fill in any gaps. If you prefer a softer texture, briefly dip the graham crackers in milk before layering.
Enhance the Strawberry Flavor: For an extra burst of strawberry flavor, add a few tablespoons of strawberry preserves to the whipped cream mixture.
Easy Slicing and Serving: To make slicing easier, let the bars thaw for about 10 minutes after removing them from the freezer. Use a sharp knife to make clean cuts through the frozen layers.

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