Description
A delightful no-bake dessert with layers of creamy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and graham cracker crust. Perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
- In a small bowl, mix strawberry jam and lemon juice. Spread half of the jam mixture over the cream cheese layer. Top with half of the sliced strawberries.
- Repeat layers: remaining cream cheese mixture, remaining jam mixture, and remaining strawberries.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until set.
- Slice and serve cold.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a thicker crust, use a 9×9 inch dish. Add a drizzle of white chocolate for extra sweetness.