Description
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of summer with this Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake. This no-bake recipe combines a creamy cheesecake filling with a crunchy cookie crust and a vibrant strawberry flavor that brings back memories of childhood treats. Perfect for picnics, parties, or a sweet finish to any meal, this cheesecake is easy to make and can be customized with various toppings. Enjoy it chilled for a refreshing dessert that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb vanilla cream cookies (about 34 cookies)
- 6 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 bricks (8 oz each) cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 small box (3.3 oz) strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- Whipped topping (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by processing 26 cookies into fine crumbs, mixing with melted butter, and pressing into a greased springform pan. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water and set aside to cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Combine half the whipped cream with the cream cheese mixture and the other half with the cooled gelatin; mix gently until combined.
- Layer half of the strawberry mixture over the crust, freeze for another 15 minutes, then add the cream cheese mixture followed by the remaining strawberry mixture.
- Crush remaining cookies and sprinkle on top before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg