Summer Berry Lasagna

Ingredients

Whipped Cream

  • 1 2/3 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/3 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Red Velvet Crust

  • 3 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 1/4 cup Strawberry Jam
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
  • Red Gel Food Coloring

Cheesecake

  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 cup Powered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2/3 cup Strawberries, diced
  • 1 cup of Whipped Cream

Jello Salad

  • 6 ounces Berry Blue Jello
  • 1 1/4 cup Boiling Water
  • 2 cups Blueberry Pie Filling
  • 1 cup crushed Pineapple, drained

Topping

  • 2 1/2 cups Whipped Cream
  • Fresh Strawberries, halved
  • Fresh Blueberries
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Chips

Directions

  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, strawberry jam, melted butter and red food coloring; mix until evenly moistened; press the mixture into the bottom of a 13x9x2 inch dish; place the crust in the freezer to firm
  2. Filling: make the whipped cream; in a bowl beat heavy cream until soft peaks form; add powdered sugar and vanilla; continue mixing until really stiff peaks form; measure out 1 cup of beaten whipped cream for cheesecake layer; cover remaining whipped cream and save for topping
  3. Cheesecake layer: cream together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and softened butter; mix in 1 cup of whipped cream (make sure it is thick for the jello layer on top)
  4. Fold in diced strawberries; spread the cheesecake over the crust; place in the fridge to set
  5. Jello salad layer: in a large bowl place 6 ounces of berry blue Jello mix; pour 1 1/4 cup boiling water; stir for a few minutes until the gelatin is dissolved; set aside to cool for 15-20 minutes; stir in crushed pineapple and blueberry pie filling; wait until it is cooled to room temperature and soft set
  6. Spread blueberry jello layer over chilled cheesecake layer; do not pour warm blueberry jello over cheesecake layer it will melt
  7. Place in the fridge to chill until jello layer is set
  8. Top with remaining whipped cream; before serving arrange fresh berries on top; melt white chocolate chips, place in ziplock bag, cut off corner then drizzle over the top of lasagna
  9. Store in fridge