Description
Strawberry Yum Yum is a creamy, chilled layered dessert with a buttery shortbread crust, sweet strawberry filling, and fluffy whipped topping. It is easy to prepare, perfect for gatherings, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
1 (10-ounce) package Lorna Doone shortbread cookies, crushed
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 (8-ounce) containers frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (21-ounce) can strawberry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Crush the shortbread cookies and reserve about 1/2 cup of the crumbs for topping.
- Mix the remaining cookie crumbs with the melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 5 minutes, then allow it to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in one container of the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
- Spoon dollops of strawberry pie filling over the cream cheese layer and gently spread into an even layer.
- Top with the remaining container of whipped topping.
- Sprinkle the reserved cookie crumbs over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Substitute cherry, blueberry, or peach pie filling for a different flavor.
Add fresh sliced strawberries between the layers for extra freshness.
Graham crackers or vanilla wafers can be used in place of shortbread cookies.
Top with chopped toasted pecans or walnuts for added crunch.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake and Chill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
