Let’s create this effortless Cool Strawberry Cream:

1. Prepare the Loaf Pan:

Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with a double thickness of aluminum foil, ensuring the foil extends up and over the sides to create “handles.” Lightly grease the foil if desired, though not always necessary.

2. Make the Cream Cheese Base:

In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and sour cream with an electric mixer until completely smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

3. Fold in Strawberries and Whipped Topping:

Gently fold the mashed fresh strawberries into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula.

Next, gently fold in the thawed frozen whipped topping until everything is evenly combined and no streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix and deflate the whipped topping.

4. Pour into Pan and Freeze:

Pour the strawberry cream mixture into the prepared foil-lined loaf pan. Spread it evenly.

Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap or foil.

Freeze for several hours, or preferably overnight, until completely firm.

5. Make the Blueberry Sauce:

While the cream sets (or just before serving), make the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the frozen blueberries, sugar, and water. (Recommended: If using cornstarch, whisk it with 1 Tbsp cold water in a small cup first).

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. (Recommended: If using cornstarch slurry, stir it in now and cook 1 minute more until thickened).

Cool the sauce slightly.

Transfer the blueberry mixture to a blender or food processor. Cover and process until pureed.

Refrigerate the sauce until chilled.

6. Serve the Dessert:

Remove the frozen dessert from the freezer 15-20 minutes before serving to allow it to soften slightly for easier slicing.

Using the foil overhangs, lift the frozen strawberry cream block out of the loaf pan. Remove the foil.

Place the frozen block on a cutting board. Cut into thick slices using a large, sharp knife (running the knife under hot water can help).

Serve slices immediately, drizzled generously with the chilled blueberry sauce. If desired, garnish with additional fresh strawberries or mint.