Description
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of summer with this easy Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake. This no-bake dessert combines a creamy cheesecake filling infused with sweet strawberry flavor and is topped with a crunchy cookie crumble, reminiscent of ice cream truck treats from childhood. Perfect for barbecues, family gatherings, or simply as an after-dinner delight, this cheesecake is not only delicious but also quick to prepare. With customizable toppings and a kid-friendly preparation process, it’s a fun dish to make together! Enjoy every creamy, fruity bite of this refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb vanilla cream cookies
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 small box strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 bricks (16 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 10 strawberry wafer cookies
- whipped topping
Instructions
- Make the crust by processing cookies into crumbs, mixing with melted butter, and pressing into a springform pan. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- Dissolve gelatin in boiling water and let cool. Beat cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then fold in half with the gelatin mixture and half into the cream cheese mix.
- Layer the strawberry mixture over the crust, freeze for another 15 minutes, then add the cream cheese layer followed by the remaining strawberry mixture.
- Crush additional cookies for topping and sprinkle over the cheesecake before chilling it in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg