Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced or whole (for topping)
Instructions
Press graham cracker crust into a 9-inch springform pan
Chill crust 15 minutes in refrigerator
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth
Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form
Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture
Spread mixture over chilled crust
Top with fresh strawberries and lemon juice
Refrigerate 6-8 hours before serving
Notes
Substitute coconut cream for heavy whipping cream if dairy-free
Use digestive biscuits or vanilla wafers as crust alternatives
Best served chilled after full refrigeration time
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerated
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg