Strawberry Topped Cheesecake Dessert Recipe: Easy Indulgence at Home
A delightful cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries that’s simple to make at home.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the cheesecake filling over the crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with sliced strawberries before serving.
Notes
- For richer flavor, allow the cheesecake to sit overnight in the refrigerator.
- Try adding a layer of strawberry puree between the cheesecake and the fresh strawberries for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg