Description
Indulge in the Ultimate Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake, a no-bake dessert that perfectly balances creamy cheesecake filling and a delightful crunchy strawberry topping. This easy-to-make cheesecake is ideal for summer gatherings, family celebrations, or a sweet treat for yourself. With its vibrant colors and luscious flavors, it’s guaranteed to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth without the hassle of baking. Experience this delicious dessert that combines convenience with elegance!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (optional for crust)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for crust)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup strawberry crunch topping (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- If using a crust, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and chill.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Pour filling into the prepared crust or directly into the pan if skipping the crust.
- For the topping, mix strawberry Jell-O with graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; stir in crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Sprinkle the topping over cheesecake and press gently to adhere.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg