Description
A delicious and creamy Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake Delight that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ¼ cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create the crust.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
- Layer half of the sliced strawberries on top, then drizzle with half of the strawberry jam.
- Repeat with the remaining cream cheese mixture, strawberries, and jam.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- To serve, carefully remove the sides of the springform pan. Slice and enjoy your Velvet Strawberry Cheesecake Delight!
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- You can also add a layer of crushed graham crackers on top for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg