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Tropical No-Bake Strawberry Split Cake

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A refreshing, layered no-bake dessert with creamy filling, fresh strawberries, tropical fruits, and a soft cookie base for a light, vacation-inspired treat.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 package ladyfinger cookies or graham crackers
  • Optional: 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • Optional: 1 cup tropical fruit chunks (mango or banana)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Gently fold in whipped cream until well combined.
  3. Layer ladyfinger cookies or graham crackers at the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish.
  4. Spread a layer of the cream mixture over the cookies.
  5. Add a layer of sliced strawberries and crushed pineapple.
  6. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, ending with cream and strawberries on top.
  7. Sprinkle shredded coconut or tropical fruit chunks on top if desired.
  8. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

  • Add sliced bananas or mango for extra tropical flair.
  • Use flavored whipped cream or coconut extract for enhanced tropical flavor.
  • For a lighter version, mix Greek yogurt with the cream cheese.
  • Best served chilled; store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • Fresh strawberries work best, but well-drained thawed frozen ones can be used.

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