Ingredients
2 cups crushed graham crackers
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
3 (8-ounce) packages full-fat cream cheese, softened
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups chopped strawberries (fresh or thawed frozen)
1/2 cup strawberry jam or preserves
1–2 drops red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix with granulated sugar and melted butter to form a crumbly paste. Press evenly into the bottom of a springform pan.
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well blended. Fold in chopped strawberries.
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust. Smooth the top with a spatula. Cover and chill for 4 hours or until firm.
In a separate bowl, mix remaining strawberries, strawberry jam, and a pinch of sugar. Spread this mixture evenly over the chilled cheesecake. Optional: Add crushed cookies or cereal for crunch and sprinkle with red food coloring.
Chill for another hour before slicing. Serve chilled.
Notes
Digestive biscuits can substitute graham crackers. Chilling is essential for firm texture. Serve with whole strawberries as a garnish. Store in fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: No-Bake Dessert Recipes
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg