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Brenda Gantt, the beloved and beautiful grandmother, regularly shares simple yet delightful recipes on her YouTube channel, Cooking with Brenda Gantt. Her recipe for a fresh strawberry delight with a pecan crust is ideal for sharing with loved ones on Christmas Day or any other special occasion.
Brenda Gantt Strawberry Delight Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients for Strawberry Delight Recipe
Crust :
- 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour (buy here)
- 1 ½ cups of pecans (medium pieces) (buy here)
- a whole stick of salted butter (buy here)
Fillings:
- 2 containers of softened cream cheese (soften the cheese in the microwave for 30 seconds) (buy here)
- 2 cups of sugar
- 8 ounces of whipped topping/ Cool Whip (buy here)
- 2 cans of strawberry pie filling (buy here)
Toppings :
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How to Make the Strawberry Delight
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Grease your pan a little bit.
- Combine all-purpose flour, pecans, and salted butter in a large bowl, stir until smooth.
- Knead the dough with your hands until some of it forms small balls.
- Pour the batter into the pan and spread it evenly.
- Press the dough firmly with your fists until it becomes solid and holds together.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes in the oven.
- While waiting, you can make the filling. Mix softened cream cheese and sugar with a mixer until creamy.
- After the mixture is creamy, put 8 ounces of whipped topping into the mixer bowl. Mix again with the mixer at low speed, until well blended, or about 15 seconds.
- After baking for 15-20 minutes, remove the pan with the crust from the oven.
- Pour the filling mixture over it, and flatten it.
- Coat again with strawberry pie filling and flatten it.
- Sprinkle your cool whip strawberry delight dessert with pecans as a garnish.
- Put it in the refrigerator until it’s cold and fresh.
- Cut the strawberry delight cake, and serve it to your loved ones
How to Store the Strawberry Delight
To store a Strawberry Delight dessert, follow these steps:
- Refrigeration: Store the Strawberry Delight in an airtight container or cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate it to keep it fresh.
- Avoid Freezing: Avoid freezing the Strawberry Delight as it can change the texture and consistency of the dessert, particularly the creamy layers.
- Consume Promptly: For best results, consume the Strawberry Delight within 2-3 days of preparation to ensure freshness and flavor.
- Keep Chilled: Keep the dessert chilled until serving to maintain its texture and prevent it from becoming too soft or runny.
- Layer Separately: If possible, store any leftover Strawberry Delight in individual servings to prevent the layers from mixing together and maintain the presentation.
By following these storage tips, you can enjoy your Strawberry Delight dessert for a few days while maintaining its delicious flavors and textures.
That’s Brenda Gantt’s strawberry delight desert recipe. Easy isn’t it? If you want to know and practice more Brenda Gantt’s recipes, you can find them in her book, “It’s Gonna be Good Y’all.”
