Description
This Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake is a creamy no-bake dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust, fluffy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and sweet strawberry jam. It is refreshing, easy to prepare, and perfect for gatherings or warm-weather treats.
Ingredients
2 cups crushed graham crackers
1/2 cup melted butter
2 cups whipped cream
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup strawberry jam
Extra crushed graham crackers, for topping
Whole strawberries, for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the crushed graham crackers with the melted butter until evenly combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until the filling becomes light and fluffy.
- Spread half of the cream mixture over the prepared crust.
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries and drizzle the strawberry jam over the top.
- Spread the remaining cream mixture over the strawberries and top with more sliced strawberries.
- Sprinkle extra crushed graham crackers over the cheesecake and garnish with whole strawberries.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or until firm enough to slice and serve.
Notes
Use mixed berries such as blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries for a different flavor profile.
Raspberry jam can be substituted for strawberry jam.
Add crushed vanilla cookies or golden sandwich cookies for extra crunch.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Fresh strawberries are preferred, but thawed and well-drained frozen strawberries may be used.
For cleaner slices, chill thoroughly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
