Brenda Gantt Strawberry Delight, Delicious Dessert for Christmas Day

“Explore the world of delightful desserts with Brenda Gantt’s enchanting Strawberry Delight, perfect for Christmas and other festive occasions. Known for her comforting and straightforward recipes on her popular YouTube channel ‘Cooking with Brenda Gantt,’ this strawberry dessert with a pecan crust will become a beloved tradition in your home.

Brenda Gantt’s Strawberry Pecan Delight Recipe Essential Kitchen Equipment

• Large 9×13 pan
• Oven
• Electric mixer
• Microwave

Ingredients for Strawberry Pecan Delight Crust:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
• 1 stick of salted butter

Filling:

• 2 packages cream cheese, softened (soften in the microwave for 30 seconds)
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 8 ounces whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
• 2 cans strawberry pie filling

Topping:

• Additional whipped topping (Cool Whip)
• A handful of pecans, for garnish

Directions to Create the Strawberry Delight

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease your 9×13 pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, chopped pecans, and salted butter. Mix until it forms a cohesive dough.
3. Knead the dough until it begins to form small clumps.
4. Evenly press the dough into your greased pan, ensuring a solid base.
5. Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes until set.
6. While the crust bakes, prepare the filling: in a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with sugar using an electric mixer until creamy.
7. Gently fold in the whipped topping to the cream cheese mixture until smoothly integrated.
8. Once the crust is baked, spread the cream cheese filling over it evenly.
9. Layer the strawberry pie filling on top of the cream cheese layer, and smooth out.
10. Garnish with additional whipped topping and sprinkle with pecans.
11. Refrigerate the dessert until it’s chilled and set.
12. Slice and serve the Strawberry Delight, a sure hit for any special gathering.