Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake

Benefits of Strawberry:

Previously, strawberries were among the fruits that only kings ate, but today they are available to everyone. What happens to the body when consumed daily?

Writer Christina Roman says - in the report published by the Spanish newspaper "elconfidencial" - that fresh strawberries are among the fruits of the spring season, and they are rich in nutrients and antioxidants, not to mention that they contain the lowest percentage of natural sugar compared to fruits of the same family.

Strawberries come in more than 600 varieties that differ in taste, size, and texture, but all have a distinctive heart shape and red pulp in common.

Its history goes back more than two thousand years, and it is cultivated in many parts of the world, and there are hundreds of species of it. This is due to planned or natural hybridization techniques. In the past, strawberries - like many other fruits - were among the luxurious foods that only kings could obtain, and this changed in the middle of the 19th century, following the construction of railways and the development of a faster means of transportation, which allowed strawberries to be shipped over longer distances, so that he could enjoy have more people.

The benefits provided by eating strawberries to the body daily:

1- Get vitamins and nutrients

Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamins C and K, fiber, and antioxidant flavonoids. The anthocyanins present in strawberries are among the most powerful flavonoids, due to their red color The vibrant color that characterizes this fruit.

2- Anti-inflammatory

Flavonoids also help protect against infections, cancer and heart disease.

3- Reducing harmful cholesterol

In a study conducted by Italian and Spanish scientists - according to the author - 23 healthy volunteers ate 500 grams of strawberries daily for a month, and at the end of that month, levels of harmful cholesterol, "low-density lipoprotein" and triglycerides decreased significantly.

4- Feeling full

According to the statements of the German Society for Nutrition, strawberries are an ideal sandwich; As it is low in calories on the one hand and rich in vitamins on the other hand.

The association explained that strawberries consist of up to 90% water, and therefore 100 grams of them contain 43 calories. They are also rich in dietary fibers that are beneficial for digestion, which helps to feel full for a long time.

Ingredients:

2 lb. strawberries

2 sleeves graham crackers

1 -8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, room temperature

1 -14 oz. can sweeten condensed milk

2- 3.4 oz. pkg. instant cheesecake flavored pudding

3 cup milk

1- 12 oz. carton whipped topping, divided This no-bake Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake is so easy to make and delicious!

Directions:

Wash, cut tops off of strawberries and slice them 1/4 inch thick then set aside.

Line the bottom of a 3-quart 13×9 baking dish with graham crackers and set aside.

Combine cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl and beat with a mixer until smooth and creamy.

Add pudding mixes and milk then continue mixing on low for 4-5 minutes or until mixture starts to thicken.

Fold in 2 cups whipped topping until smooth.

Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over graham crackers.

Arrange a single layer of strawberry slices over the cream cheese mixture.

Top strawberries with another layer of graham crackers then cover with the remaining cream cheese mixture.

Top cream cheese mixture with another layer of strawberries.

Cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours. When serving, top with remaining whipped topping.

Crush remaining graham crackers and sprinkle crumbs over the top.

ENJOY!