Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake, a no-bake dessert that perfectly captures the essence of summer. With its creamy texture and vibrant strawberry flavor, this cheesecake is an ideal treat for gatherings, picnics, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth at home. The crunchy cookie crust complements the smooth filling and fruity topping, making it an unforgettable dessert that will impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and visually stunning, this cheesecake will quickly become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
- 1 lb vanilla cream cookies (about 34 cookies)
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 small box (3.3 oz) strawberry vegan gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 10 strawberry wafer cookies
Instructions
- For the crust: Process 26 vanilla cream cookies into fine crumbs in a food processor. Mix with melted butter until combined, then press into a greased springform pan. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- For the filling: Dissolve strawberry vegan gelatin in boiling water; set aside to cool. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; fold half into the cream cheese and half into the cooled gelatin mixture.
- Assemble: Pour half of the gelatin mixture onto the crust; freeze for 15 minutes. Add the cream cheese layer, then top with remaining gelatin mixture.
- Topping: Crush remaining cookies and sprinkle on top. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Room temperature ingredients yield a smoother filling. Allow each layer to chill before adding the next for distinct layers. Customize flavors by adding other fruits like blueberries or raspberries.