Step 1

Wash the strawberries and spread them on a double thickness of paper towels to dry.

Step 2

Hull and slice the strawberries into a large bowl. Sprinkle with the sugar, toss to combine and allow to sit for about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Add the confectioner’s sugar and vanilla extract. Whip again briefly to combine.

Step 4

On a platter or in a baking pan, spread a small amount of the whipped cream. Begin layering starting with the graham crackers, then a layer of strawberries, and a layer of whipped cream.

Step 5

Continue layering until you have four layers . End with a layer of whipped cream.

Step 6

Cover loosely with foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the graham crackers and cookies have softened.

Step 7

Cut into servings and top each with a fresh strawberry.