Description
Creamy strawberry cheesecake lush dazzles dessert enthusiasts with layers of pure indulgence. Silky smooth textures and sweet strawberry essence create a heavenly treat that will leave guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups whipped topping
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping
Gelatin and Liquid Components:
- 1 package (3 ounces or 85 grams) strawberry-flavored gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
Additional Garnish:
- Additional fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Craft a crumbly foundation by thoroughly blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until uniformly moistened.
- Compress the mixture decisively into the base of a rectangular baking vessel, creating a compact, even layer.
- Transform the crust into a golden perfection through a brief baking session at 350F, allowing it to cool completely and develop a crisp texture.
- Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency that promises decadent smoothness.
- Incorporate whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, folding gently to maintain a light, airy texture.
- Carefully spread the creamy cheesecake layer across the cooled crust, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water, stirring until no granules remain, creating a vibrant crimson liquid.
- Temper the gelatin mixture with cold water and allow it to cool slightly, preventing potential layer disruption.
- Introduce sliced strawberries into the gelatin, distributing them evenly for maximum fruity impact.
- Delicately cascade the strawberry-studded gelatin over the cheesecake layer, then refrigerate until completely set.
- Crown the dessert with a luxurious blanket of remaining whipped topping, creating a cloud-like final layer.
- Optional: Embellish with fresh strawberry slices for a visually stunning presentation.
- Refrigerate the dessert for at least one hour, allowing all components to harmonize and firm up before serving.
Notes
- Customize the graham cracker crust by mixing in chopped nuts or using different cookie bases like Oreos for unique flavor variations.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smoother, lump-free cheesecake layer that spreads easily and creates a silky texture.
- Prevent gelatin from setting too quickly by allowing it to cool slightly before adding to the strawberry layer, which helps maintain an even, glossy appearance.
- For a lighter version, substitute full-fat cream cheese with reduced-fat options and use sugar-free whipped topping to create a more diet-friendly dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg