• Before getting started, be sure to get out your cream cheese ahead of time, so it can soften. You'll also need a small paring knife to slice and chunk the strawberries ahead of time.

How to Make the Whipped Topping

• Start by adding the Dream Whip, 1/2 cup of milk, and vanilla to a large mixing bowl.
• Whisk them together with an electric hand mixer, according to package directions, 'til the mixture begins to form soft peaks; it'll take about 4 minutes. You can also use an electric stand mixer for this step.
• In a separate bowl, whip up the cream cheese 'til soft and creamy. Then add both the cream cheese and the powdered sugar to the Dream Whip mixture.
• Whisk everything together for about 3 to 5 minutes, or 'til smooth and creamy.

Mixing Up the Vanilla Pudding

• Add both pudding mixes and another 3 & 1/2 cups of milk to another large bowl.
• Whisk them together for about 2 minutes, and let sit for 3 to 5 more minutes. The pudding will continue to thicken up as it sets.

Assembling the No Bake Strawberry Dessert

• Now, start assembling your no bake dessert by layering the vanilla wafers on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
• Use a scraper spatula to spread the vanilla pudding over the vanilla wafers.
• Next, add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the pudding.
• Finally, spread a final layer of Dream Whip on top of the strawberries.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate your strawberry shortcake lush for at least 4 hours before serving.
• When you're ready to serve the dessert, sprinkle the chunked strawberries and 'nilla wafer cookie crumbs* all over the top of the Dream Whip cream cheese layer.
• Then just scoop and serve! You can even add a dollop of whipped cream.