Description
Irresistible Strawberry Cheesecake Lasagna blends creamy layers of luscious cheesecake with sweet, fresh strawberries in a no-bake dessert sensation. Dessert enthusiasts will savor each delightful bite of this elegant, crowd-pleasing treat that promises pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Strawberries:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream or Greek yogurt
Graham Cracker Layer:
- 2.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Garnish:
- Fresh strawberries
- Shaved white chocolate or chocolate chips
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Craft a uniform base by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, ensuring thorough incorporation. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish, creating an even foundational layer.
- Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency, creating a luxurious base for the cheesecake filling.
- Separately, transform heavy cream and vanilla extract into a voluminous mixture with stiff, peaked texture. Delicately integrate this whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining its airy structure.
- Distribute half of the cheesecake blend across the graham cracker foundation, ensuring complete coverage. Artfully arrange a generous layer of fresh strawberry slices atop the cream.
- If desired, prepare vanilla pudding by whisking with cold milk until it reaches a thick, creamy consistency. Gently spread this layer over the strawberries for added richness.
- Create a secondary graham cracker stratum, then lavishly coat with remaining cheesecake mixture. Adorn with the final batch of strawberry slices, creating a visually appealing pattern.
- Dust the surface with residual graham cracker crumbs, adding a textural finish to the dessert.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, allowing flavors to meld and texture to set perfectly. Serve chilled for optimal taste and presentation.
Notes
- Boost graham cracker crust’s flavor by adding a pinch of cinnamon or ground nutmeg for extra warmth and depth.
- Ensure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free mixture that blends perfectly.
- For a lighter version, substitute full-fat cream cheese with low-fat or Greek yogurt cream cheese to reduce calories without compromising taste.
- Create a gluten-free option by using gluten-free graham crackers or replacing them with almond flour and crushed nuts for the crust base.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 145 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg