Description
Layered strawberry cheesecake lush delivers pure dessert magic with creamy indulgence and graham cracker charm. Sweet summer berries and silky cream cheese blend perfectly, promising delightful moments that sweep you into delicious bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 1 package (3 ounces/85 grams) strawberry-flavored gelatin
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
Garnish:
- Additional fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Craft a buttery foundation by pulverizing graham crackers and blending with melted butter. Press the crumbly mixture into a baking dish, creating a compact base. Bake briefly at moderate temperature until lightly golden, then allow to cool completely.
- Whip cream cheese until velvety smooth, incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Gently fold in a portion of whipped topping, creating a luxurious, airy texture. Carefully spread this creamy mixture over the cooled crust, ensuring an even layer.
- Activate strawberry gelatin by dissolving in boiling water, stirring until completely integrated. Introduce cold water and allow the mixture to slightly cool. Incorporate fresh strawberry slices into the gelatin, creating a vibrant, fruity layer. Delicately pour this crimson mixture over the cream cheese foundation.
- Once the gelatin sets firm, crown the dessert with remaining whipped topping. Distribute the topping uniformly across the surface, creating a cloud-like blanket. Optionally, embellish with additional fresh strawberry slices for visual appeal and flavor enhancement.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert, allowing all layers to harmonize and solidify. Permit the lush to chill thoroughly, ideally for one hour or more. When ready, slice into elegant portions and serve directly from the chilled dish.
Notes
- Customize the crust by swapping graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for those with dietary restrictions.
- Reduce sugar content by using low-fat cream cheese and sugar-free whipped topping, making the dessert more diabetic-friendly.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a sprinkle of fresh mint leaves or a drizzle of dark chocolate over the top layer for extra elegance and depth.
- Prevent gelatin layer from becoming too firm by allowing it to cool slightly before pouring over the cheesecake layer, ensuring a smooth, silky texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg