Strawberry-Kiwi Ladyfinger Dessert Recipe

Name: Strawberry-Kiwi Ladyfinger Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 soft ladyfingers, divided; 3 Tbsp. butter, melted; 3/4 cup boiling water; 1 pkg. (85 g) Jell-O Strawberry Jelly Powder; 3/4 cup crushed ice; 1 pkg. (250 g) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 cups thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping; 1 mango Whole Foods 2 ea For $4.00 thru 02/09; 1 kiwi; 2 large strawberries Safeway 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09

Servings: persons

24 soft ladyfingers, divided
3 Tbsp. butter, melted
3/4 cup boiling water
1 pkg. (85 g) Jell-O Strawberry Jelly Powder
3/4 cup crushed ice
1 pkg. (250 g) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping
1 mango Whole Foods 2 ea For $4.00 thru 02/09
1 kiwi
2 large strawberries Safeway 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09

1
Crush 12 ladyfingers; mix with butter.
2
Press on bottom of 9-inch springform pan sprayed with cooking spray.
3
Cut remaining ladyfingers crosswise in half; stand, cut sides down and rounded sides out, around rim of pan.
4
Add boiling water to dry jelly powder in large bowl; stir 2 min.
5
until completely dissolved.
6
Add ice; stir until melted.
7
Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended.
8
Gradually beat in jelly.
9
Whisk in Cool Whip; pour into prepared pan.
10
Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
11
Peel, then slice mango and kiwi; cut into shapes with flower-shaped cookie cutter.
12
Slice strawberries; cut into shapes with small heart-shaped cookie cutter.
13
Garnish dessert with fruit cutouts just before serving.

739

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 soft ladyfingers, divided, 3 Tbsp. butter, melted, 3/4 cup boiling water, 1 pkg. (85 g) Jell-O Strawberry Jelly Powder, and more.

Yes, Strawberry-Kiwi Ladyfinger Dessert falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Strawberry-Kiwi Ladyfinger Dessert

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