🧾 Ingredients
🍪 For the base:
- 200g digestive biscuits (or tea biscuits)
- 100g melted butter
🍓 For the strawberry cream layer:
- 2 cups whipped cream (cold)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 pack strawberry gelatin (Jell-O)
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 200g cream cheese (softened)
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the base
- Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs
- Add melted butter and mix well
- Press the mixture into a lined baking tray
Make sure it’s compact and even.
👉 Put in fridge for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
2. Prepare the strawberry mixture
- Dissolve strawberry gelatin in hot water
- Stir until fully dissolved
- Add cold water and let it cool (not set)
👉 Important: It should be liquid but not hot.
3. Make the creamy filling
In a bowl:
- Beat cream cheese until smooth
- Add powdered sugar
- Mix well
In another bowl:
- Whip cream until soft peaks form
Now combine:
- Cream cheese mixture + whipped cream
- Slowly add the cooled gelatin
Mix gently until smooth and fluffy.
4. Assemble the dessert
- Pour the pink cream mixture over the biscuit base
- Smooth the top
Place in fridge for 4–6 hours (or overnight) until fully set.
5. Cut and serve
- Once firm, remove from tray
- Cut into squares like in your image
- Serve chilled
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Add fresh strawberries on top 🍓
- Drizzle with white chocolate 🍫
- Serve with tea or coffee ☕
🔥 Tips for Best Results
✔️ Use cold ingredients
Cold cream whips better and gives perfect texture.
✔️ Don’t pour hot gelatin
If it’s hot, it will melt the cream → bad texture.
✔️ Chill enough
Minimum 4 hours, but overnight is best.
🧠 Variations
🍋 Lemon version
Replace strawberry gelatin with lemon → fresh taste
🍫 Chocolate version
Add cocoa powder or chocolate layer on top
🥭 Mango version
Use mango puree + gelatin instead
🥗 Why You’ll Love It
- No oven needed 🔥
- Soft and creamy texture
- Budget-friendly
- Perfect for beginners
❗ Common Mistakes
- Base not pressed well → breaks
- Gelatin too hot → ruins cream
- Not chilling enough → won’t hold shape
🏁 Final Thoughts
These strawberry cream bars are one of the easiest and most delicious desserts you can make at home. The combination of crunchy base + smooth creamy layer makes them irresistible.