A delicious cheesecake with a graham cracker base, creamy filling, and crunchy topping, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Total Time4 hourshrs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, No-Bake
Servings: 8servings
Equipment
Mixing Bowl
Springform Pan
Ingredients
Crust
1.5cupscrushed graham crackers
0.5cupbutter, melted
0.25cupsugar
Filling
1packagecream cheese, softened (8 oz)
1cuppowdered sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
2cupswhipped cream
Toppings
2cupsstrawberries, hulled and sliced
1cupextra crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafersfor topping
Instructions
Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Stir until evenly moistened.
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Use the back of a spoon or bottom of a glass to flatten evenly. Chill while preparing the filling.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat until fully incorporated.
Gently fold in the whipped cream until the mixture is fluffy and well-blended. Don’t overmix.
Spread the filling evenly over the crust. Top with sliced strawberries.
Sprinkle extra crushed graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or freeze-dried strawberries over the top.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Release from the springform pan, slice, and serve with extra berries or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.