Heavenly Strawberry Topped Cheesecake for Sweet Moments

This Strawberry Topped Cheesecake is a delightful embrace of summer on a plate, combining creamy layers and fresh fruit topping.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: creamy dessert, Easy Cheesecake, fruit topping, No Bake Cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake, Summer Dessert

Prep Time: 30

Chilling Time: 4

Total Time: 4 30

Servings: slices

Calories: 300kcal

Equipment

medium bowl
large mixing bowl
Electric mixer
spatula
9x13 inch baking dish

Ingredients

Crust

1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs Bring a buttery crunch
0.5 cups granulated sugar Adds sweetness
0.5 cups unsalted butter Melted, binds crumbs together

Cheesecake Filling

16 ounces cream cheese Softened
1 cup powdered sugar For sweetening and smooth texture
1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor

Whipped Topping

2 cups heavy whipping cream For a light and fluffy topping
2 tablespoons powdered sugar Stabilizes the whipped cream

Topping

2 cups fresh strawberries Hulled and sliced
2 tablespoons strawberry preserves Optional for extra sweetness

Instructions

Preparation

In a medium bowl, combine 1.5 cups of graham cracker crumbs, 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, and 0.5 cups of melted unsalted butter. Stir until evenly coated. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, beat 16 ounces of softened cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whip 2 cups of heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form, then add 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until uniform.
Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
In a bowl, mix 2 cups of hulled and sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of optional preserves and let macerate for about 15 minutes.
Once set, top the cheesecake with the macerated strawberries, slice and serve chilled.

Notes

Allow cheesecake to chill for at least 4 hours for best texture. Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps, and use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor.

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