Description
A delightful dessert capturing the essence of summer with creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberries, and a crunchy graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted
- Fresh strawberries and whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust: Mix together graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, then fold in strawberries and whipped cream.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and smooth the top. Drizzle melted chocolate on top.
- Chill the Cheesecake: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh strawberries and whipped cream before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and fresh strawberries. You can customize toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cheesecake, strawberry dessert, summer dessert, easy cheesecake, no-bake cheesecake