Frozen White Chocolate Strawberry Dessert

By advancedlca

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup finely chopped sliced almonds
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen halved strawberries in syrup, thawed
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen nondairy whipped topping, thawed
• 2 (3.3 ounce) packages instant white chocolate-flavored pudding mix
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup sour cream
• Garnish: Strawberry Halves

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 13x9 inch baking pan with aluminum foil.

2. In a medium bowl, beat butter and 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in flour until combined. Add almonds, beating until combined. Press mixture evenly into bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until slightly browned. Set aside to cool.

3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add strawberries in syrup, beating until combined. Stir in whipped topping. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over prepared crust. Cover, and freeze for 30 minutes.

4. In a medium bowl, beat pudding mix, cream, and sour cream at medium-high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Spread pudding mixture evenly over cream cheese mixture. Cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours. Cut into sqaures to serve. Garish with strawberries, if desired.