Description
A simple and delicious dessert combining creamy cheesecake with fresh strawberries in a graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 graham crackers, crushed into crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar, divided
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 ounces fresh strawberries, chopped
- 5 teaspoons gelatin, dissolved in 3 tablespoons water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for topping)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for topping)
- Extra strawberries for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust: Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press into an 8-inch springform pan or a 9-inch pie pan. Refrigerate.
- Prepare the Gelatin: Dissolve gelatin in cold water, heat until melted, and set aside to cool.
- Make the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling: Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks, gradually adding 1/4 cup powdered sugar. In another bowl, mix cream cheese with remaining powdered sugar until fluffy, add vanilla and melted gelatin, mixing until smooth. Fold in chopped strawberries and whipped cream.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour filling into the crust and smooth it. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours until firm.
- Whipped Topping: Whip together 1 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; decorate the pie and add extra strawberries.
- Serve: Keep chilled until serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling. For firmer texture, chill overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: no-bake, dessert, strawberry cheesecake, pie, summer, easy recipe