Description
Creamy strawberry cheesecake lush brings classic dessert layers to a delightful no-bake treat. Delicate graham cracker base and smooth cream cheese filling create a refreshing summer dessert perfect for you to enjoy with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 1 package (3 oz/85 g) strawberry-flavored gelatin
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- Additional fresh strawberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Crust Formation: Pulverize graham crackers and merge with melted butter, pressing the crumbly mixture into a baking dish to form a solid foundation. Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden, then cool completely.
- Cream Cheese Layer: Whip cream cheese until silky, blending in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Gently fold whipped topping into the mixture, creating a luxurious, airy texture. Spread evenly over the cooled crust, ensuring smooth coverage.
- Strawberry Gelatin Layer: Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water, stirring until fully integrated. Add cold water and allow slight cooling. Fold fresh strawberry slices into the gelatin, then carefully pour the vibrant crimson mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Topping Finale: Once gelatin sets, crown the dessert with remaining whipped topping, distributing uniformly across the surface. Garnish with additional fresh strawberry slices for visual appeal and flavor enhancement. Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow layers to harmonize and solidify.
- Serving Presentation: Remove from refrigerator, slice into elegant portions, and serve chilled directly from the dish. The layered dessert offers a perfect balance of creamy, fruity, and crisp textures.
Notes
- Precision in Crust Preparation: Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly to prevent crumbling and ensure a stable foundation.
- Cream Cheese Smoothness: Bring cream cheese to room temperature before whipping to achieve a silky, lump-free texture that blends seamlessly.
- Gelatin Setting Strategy: Cool gelatin mixture slightly before adding strawberries to prevent fruit from sinking and maintain an attractive layer distribution.
- Chilling Technique: Allow adequate refrigeration time for complete layer setting and flavor melding, ideally overnight for maximum taste development.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg