Description
A delightful dessert featuring a creamy filling, crunchy graham cracker crust, and fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese: 450 grams (16 oz), softened
- Granulated sugar: 150 grams (3/4 cup)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Heavy cream: 240 ml (1 cup), chilled
- Fresh strawberries: 300 grams (about 2 cups), hulled and sliced
- Graham cracker crumbs: 200 grams (about 2 cups)
- Butter: 100 grams (1/2 cup), melted
- Powdered sugar: 50 grams (1/2 cup), for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into a springform pan and refrigerate.
- Make the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble the cheesecake by pouring the filling over the crust and topping with sliced strawberries.
- Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, then top with whipped cream and serve.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps.
- Do not overmix the filling to prevent cracking.
- Chill the cheesecake long enough for proper setting.
- Gently fold in whipped cream to maintain fluffiness.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, strawberry, dessert, no-bake, creamy