Description
Sweet layers of strawberry cheesecake lasagna invite dessert enthusiasts into a creamy paradise of indulgence. Cool, no-bake bliss delivers rich flavors that dance between graham cracker crumbs and luscious cream cheese, promising pure summer delight for passionate sweet seekers.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Berries:
- 500 g (1 lb) fresh strawberries, sliced
- 200 g (1 cup) strawberries, diced
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 450 g (16 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 250 ml (1 cup) heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
Base and Sweet Components:
- 300 g (2 cups) graham crackers (or digestive biscuits)
- 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 50 g (¼ cup) granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers and Thickeners:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Garnish (Optional):
- Whipped cream
- Additional strawberry slices
- Crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant strawberry sauce by simmering diced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice until the fruit softens and releases its natural juices, creating a luscious syrup.
- If desired, thicken the sauce by whisking cornstarch with water and letting it simmer briefly until it reaches a glossy, slightly viscous consistency.
- Allow the strawberry sauce to cool completely, which helps intensify its rich, fruity flavor profile.
- Create a silky cheesecake filling by vigorously blending cream cheese and sugar until achieving a smooth, creamy texture without any lumps.
- Gently incorporate whipped cream and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture, folding carefully to maintain the light, airy structure.
- Establish a foundation in a rectangular dish by spreading a thin, even layer of the cheesecake mixture across the bottom.
- Construct the first layer by carefully placing graham crackers over the initial cheesecake base, trimming pieces as necessary to create a uniform coverage.
- Distribute one-third of the cheesecake mixture over the graham crackers, ensuring complete and consistent coverage.
- Arrange a layer of fresh strawberry slices atop the cheesecake mixture, creating an even, decorative pattern.
- Drizzle the cooled strawberry sauce generously across the strawberry layer, allowing it to seep slightly between the fruit.
- Repeat the layering process – graham crackers, cheesecake mixture, strawberry slices, and sauce – until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Conclude the final layer with a smooth topping of cheesecake mixture, creating an elegant finish.
- Seal the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to enable complete flavor melding and structural setting.
- Before serving, optionally embellish with additional whipped cream, fresh strawberry slices, and crushed graham cracker crumbs for a stunning presentation.
Notes
- Chill the strawberry sauce completely to prevent watery layers and maintain the lasagna’s structural integrity.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother, lump-free filling that blends effortlessly.
- Opt for fresh, ripe strawberries to maximize natural sweetness and vibrant flavor profile.
- Experiment with gluten-free graham crackers or crushed almond cookies for alternative dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 397
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 265 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg