Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of our Simple Strawberry Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberries, a dessert that is both easy to make and delightful to enjoy. This luscious cheesecake pairs perfectly with fresh strawberries, making it a must-try for dessert lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers (for the crust)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the crust by mixing crushed graham crackers and melted butter, then press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes and let it cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth, then mix in vanilla and fold in whipped cream.
- Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust and layer fresh strawberries on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- This cheesecake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Consider freezing individual slices for a longer shelf life; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- Customize with additional toppings like chocolate syrup or berry compote for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg