Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Prepare a 9 by 13 inch glass baking dish, ensuring it’s clean and ready for use.
- Wash and slice 4 cups of fresh strawberries, reserving 6 whole for decoration.
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
- Melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and mix with the crumb mixture.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually mix in 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whip 2 cups of cold heavy cream with 1/4 cup of powdered sugar and remaining vanilla.
- Fold half of the whipped cream into the cheesecake filling.
- Layer half of the cheesecake filling over the crust, followed by half of the sliced strawberries.
- Add the remaining cheesecake filling and then top with the remaining strawberries.
- Spread the reserved whipped cream on top and sprinkle with crumbs.
- Decorate with the whole strawberries and chill for at least 4 hours.
Nutrition
Notes
For a perfect dessert, ensure to use fresh strawberries and avoid overbeating the cream.
