🍓 Strawberry Cream Cheese Dessert (Slow Cooker Style)

 Description

A rich, creamy, and slightly tangy dessert made with fresh strawberries and smooth cream cheese, slow-cooked to perfection. It’s soft, comforting, and melts in your mouth—perfect for gatherings or a cozy treat.

 Ingredients

For the base:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice

For the creamy layer:

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup heavy cream (or milk)
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For topping:

• 1 cup cake mix or biscuit crumbs
• 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

1. Prepare strawberries

• Mix strawberries with sugar and lemon juice
• Place in slow cooker

2. Make cream mixture

• In a bowl, whisk:
  • cream cheese
  • heavy cream
  • sugar
  • vanilla

3. Assemble

• Pour cream mixture over strawberries
• Sprinkle cake mix or crumbs on top
• Drizzle melted butter

4. Cook

• Low: 2–3 hours
• Until bubbly and slightly set

5. Serve

• Let cool slightly
• Serve warm or chilled

 Servings

• Serves: 4–6 people

Tips

• Use fresh strawberries for best flavor
• Don’t overcook—keeps texture creamy
• Add white chocolate chips for extra richness
• Chill for firmer texture

 Nutritional Info (Approx per serving)

• Calories: ~320–400 kcal
• Carbs: ~35g
• Fat: ~20g
• Protein: ~4–6g

 Benefits

• Strawberries rich in antioxidants 🍓
• Calcium from cream cheese
• Comfort dessert for mood boost 😊
• Easy one-pot recipe

Q&A

Q: Can I use frozen strawberries?
A: Yes—no need to thaw, just cook slightly longer.

Q: Can I bake instead of slow cook?
A: Yes—bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes.

Q: Can I make it less sweet?
A: Reduce sugar or use natural sweeteners.

Q: What toppings go well?
A: Ice cream, whipped cream, or nuts.

Q: How to store leftovers?
A: Refrigerate up to 3 days.