Description
Creamy layers of no bake strawberry cheesecake lasagna dance with graham cracker crumbs and luscious strawberry goodness. Cool summer desserts rarely match this simple yet sensational Italian-inspired sweet treat that delights palates with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 450 g (16 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 500 g (1 pound) fresh strawberries, sliced
- 300 g (2 cups) graham crackers (or digestive biscuits)
- 250 ml (1 cup) heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sauce Ingredients:
- 200 g (1 cup) strawberries, diced
- 50 g (¼ cup) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Garnish (Optional):
- Whipped cream
- Additional strawberry slices
- Crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant strawberry sauce by simmering diced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan. Allow the fruits to release their natural juices and soften, creating a luscious base. If desired, thicken with a cornstarch slurry, then cool completely to intensify flavors.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar until silky smooth, then gently incorporate whipped cream and vanilla extract, creating a luxurious, airy filling that will form the heart of the dessert.
- Establish a foundation in a rectangular dish by spreading a delicate layer of the creamy mixture. Construct alternating layers: crisp graham cracker base, followed by generous spread of cheesecake mixture, freshly sliced strawberries, and a drizzle of homemade strawberry sauce. Repeat these strata, ensuring each layer is evenly distributed and visually appealing.
- Seal the creation with plastic wrap and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of four hours, permitting the textures to meld and flavors to harmonize. This chilling process transforms the individual components into a cohesive, elegant dessert.
- When ready to serve, adorn with billowy whipped cream, strategically placed fresh strawberry slices, and a delicate sprinkle of crushed graham crackers to add textural contrast and visual allure.
Notes
- Enhance strawberry flavor by macerating fresh strawberries with sugar for 15 minutes before adding to the layers, intensifying the natural sweetness.
- Stabilize whipped cream by chilling mixing bowl and beaters beforehand, ensuring a firmer, more stable texture for the cheesecake filling.
- Prevent soggy graham cracker layers by lightly toasting them in the oven for 3-4 minutes, creating a crisp base that maintains texture throughout chilling.
- Accommodate gluten-free diets by substituting graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour cookies or crushed gluten-free graham-style crackers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg