If you love simple desserts, this no-bake strawberry shortcake is an easy treat to make at home. Inspired by the viral no-bake yogurt cheesecake trend, this version uses shortbread cookies, Greek yoghurt, fresh and freeze-dried strawberries to create a light, creamy dessert with layers of buttery goodness and strawberry fragrance.
The cake is chilled overnight, allowing the flavours to meld and the shortbread to soften into a delicate, cake-like texture.
No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake
Easy 4-Ingredient Strawberry Dessert
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 250 gm Greek yoghurt
- 8 pcs Shortbread cookies Break into pieces
- 5-8 pcs Fresh strawberries Sliced
- 3-4 pcs Freeze-dried strawberries (Optional) Chopped or lightly grated
- Extra strawberries, for decoration
Instructions
- Place a 4.5-inch cake ring on a 6-inch plate.
- Spread a thin layer of yoghurt evenly and arrange the cookies to form the first layer.
- Spread a layer of Greek yoghurt evenly over the cookies.
- Add the fresh and freeze-dried strawberries over the yoghurt.
- Repeat the layering of shortbread, yoghurt, and strawberries.
- Cover and chill overnight in the refrigerator.
The next day
- Decorate with fresh strawberries.
- Carefully remove the cake ring, cut and serve.
Notes
- Greek yoghurt vs Greek-style yoghurt - Greek yoghurt works best here — it’s thicker and holds its shape, giving the dessert better structure. If using Greek-style yoghurt, you may need a little more shortbread to absorb the extra moisture.
- Shortbread cookies vs shortbread fingers - I prefer using shortbread cookies — they soften overnight and give a more cake-like texture. Shortbread fingers are thicker and may stay a little firm even after chilling. Note: I used La Mère Poulard Palets – French Shortbread (Vintage), but any good quality shortbread cookies will work.
- Adjusting the recipe size - Simply increase the ingredients proportionally if you want to make a larger cake.
- Cake ring vs container - You can assemble this dessert in a container, but I prefer using a cake ring on a plate. While slightly deconstructed, the presentation feels simple, rustic, and unpretentious. But if you are using Greek-style yogurt, a container is strongly recommended.
