Step 1

Pre-heat the oven to 350° F.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter and flour, forming a soft dough.

Step 3

Stir the chopped pecans into the dough until they’re all mixed in.

Step 4

Press the dough into a 9×13 baking dish.

Step 5

Bake at 350° F for about 20 minutes, or until the edges of the crust begin to turn a nice golden brown (baking times can vary). Then let the crust cool before adding any filling.

Step 6

First make strawberry purée by adding 1-2 cups of the fresh strawberries to a blender and blend into a liquid purée; you'll need 1 cup strawberry purée. Set aside the rest of the sliced strawberries.

Step 7

Whisk together the corn starch and water in a small glass measuring cup or bowl.

Step 8

Add the corn starch mixture, strawberry purée, and sugar to a large sauce pan and whisk 'til combined.

Step 9

Bring the strawberry mixture to a boil over low to medium heat, and boil for a good 3 to 5 minutes, or until it really thickens up and becomes a deep red color. Then remove it from the heat and allow it to cool completely.*

Step 10

Beat the cream cheese separately first thing. This will help it soften up more, and it will blend in better with the Dream Whip, once you’re ready for that step.

Step 11

In a separate mixer bowl, whisk together the contents of the Dream Whip envelopes with the milk and vanilla. Whisk it until it begins to form soft peaks, about 4 minutes.

Step 12

Add the cream cheese and powdered sugar to the Dream Whip mixture, and whisk for 3 to 5 more minutes, or until the cream cheese mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 13

Spread the Dream Whip cream cheese filling onto the prepared and cooled pie crust. You can save back just a little bit of whipped cream for a whipped topping on the final dessert if you want.

Step 14

Once the strawberry sauce has cooled, mix it together with the rest of the sliced strawberries you set aside earlier.

Step 15

Then spread the strawberry sauce mixture on top of the Dream Whip filling.

Step 16

Cover the assembled dessert and allow it to chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible.

Step 17

When it’s ready to serve, you can top it off with a dollop of whipped cream or serve it as is. It’s so delicious!