Ingredients and Weight:
- Strawberries (fresh or frozen): 1 pound
- Biscoff cookies: 1 box (14 ounces)
- Vanilla pudding mix: 1 box (6 ounces)
- Milk: 3 cups
- Cream cheese (softened): 1 block (8 ounces)
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup
- Whipped cream: 1 cup (optional)
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
1 hour (plus chilling time)
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Crush the Biscoff cookies until they resemble fine crumbs. Press half of the crumbs into the prepared dish to form a crust.
- In a medium bowl, beat the pudding mix and milk according to the package instructions. Pour the pudding over the Biscoff crumb crust.
- Slice the strawberries and arrange them on top of the pudding.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until blended. Spread this mixture over the strawberries.
- Sprinkle the remaining Biscoff crumbs over the cream cheese layer.
- Chill the cake for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream if desired.
Nutritional Information:
Per slice (1/8 of the cake):
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and tangy
- Crunchy and creamy
- Perfect for special occasions or gatherings
User Comments:
- "This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone raved about how delicious it was."
- "The Biscoff crumbs add such a unique and flavorful twist to the classic strawberry cake."
- "It's so easy to make and looks very impressive."
- "I love that it can be made ahead of time and chilled."
- "The whipped cream topping adds a touch of extra indulgence."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have fresh strawberries, frozen strawberries can be thawed and used instead.
- For a more intense Biscoff flavor, use 2 boxes of Biscoff cookies.
- To make a gluten-free version of this cake, use gluten-free Biscoff cookies.
- Chill the cake for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
