Ingredients
2 cups crushed sugar cookies
½ cup melted unsalted butter
24 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup cold heavy cream, optional
¼ cup powdered sugar, optional
Instructions
Crush sugar cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or blender
Mix crumbs with melted butter until combined
Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan
Chill the crust for 30 minutes
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition
Stir in vanilla extract to finish the filling
Spread filling evenly over the chilled crust
Place in freezer to chill for 2-3 hours to firm
For optional whipped cream: whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form
Top with sliced strawberries and whipped cream, if desired
Reserve some whole strawberries for garnish before serving
Notes
Crushed cookies can be substituted with shortbread if unavailable
Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling
Optional whipped cream adds a fluffier finish
Chill or freeze the crust first for firm results
Store in refrigerated or frozen dish for up to 3-5 days before serving
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: Strawberry Dessert Recipes
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 190mg