Description
A delightful cheesecake layered with creamy strawberry-infused filling and a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup strawberry puree
- 1/4 cup crushed nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well mixed.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let it cool.
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
- Layer sliced strawberries on top.
- Drizzle the strawberry puree over the strawberries.
- Sprinkle crushed nuts if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Remove from the springform pan, slice, and serve.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Preparing this cheesecake the day before will enhance the flavors even more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg