Description
Rich no bake strawberry cheesecake lasagna combines creamy layers of mascarpone, graham crackers, and fresh strawberries. Chilled dessert delivers sweet summer comfort with delightful texture contrasts for classic Italian-American fusion pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g (16 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 500 g (1 lb) fresh strawberries, sliced
- 300 g (2 cups) graham crackers
- 250 ml (1 cup) heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 200 g (1 cup) strawberries, diced
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 50 g (¼ cup) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
- Additional strawberry slices (for garnish)
- Crushed graham crackers (for garnish)
Instructions
- Strawberry Sauce Preparation: Simmer diced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice until fruits release juices and soften. Create a cornstarch slurry if needed for thickening, then cool completely to enhance flavor complexity.
- Cheesecake Filling Creation: Whisk cream cheese and sugar until velvety, then fold in whipped cream and vanilla extract to generate a light, airy mixture that forms the dessert’s creamy foundation.
- Layering Assembly: In a rectangular dish, construct alternating layers of graham cracker base, cheesecake mixture, fresh strawberry slices, and homemade strawberry sauce. Ensure even distribution and consistent layering for a visually appealing and structurally sound dessert.
- Chilling and Setting: Encase the dessert with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of four hours. This crucial resting period allows flavors to meld and textures to harmonize, transforming individual components into a unified culinary experience.
- Final Presentation: Garnish with billowy whipped cream, strategically placed fresh strawberry slices, and a delicate sprinkle of crushed graham crackers to introduce textural contrast and elevate visual appeal before serving.
Notes
- Chill Thoroughly: Refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours to ensure layers set perfectly and flavors meld harmoniously, creating a smooth, slice-able dessert.
- Sauce Consistency Control: Simmer strawberry sauce slowly and reduce liquid to prevent watery layers, using a cornstarch slurry if needed to achieve ideal thickness without compromising fresh fruit flavor.
- Cream Cheese Temperature Trick: Ensure cream cheese is room temperature before mixing to eliminate lumps and create a silky, smooth filling that blends seamlessly with whipped cream.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap traditional graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour cookies or crushed gluten-free graham-style crackers to make the dessert suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 456
- Sugar: 43 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg