Description
Creamy strawberry cheesecake lasagna melds Italian dessert structure with classic cheesecake flavors. Rich layers of graham cracker, cream cheese, and fresh strawberries create a delightful crossover dessert you’ll crave after each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cup sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Strawberry Topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 0.5 cup strawberry jam
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Craft a uniform base by thoroughly blending graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter, ensuring complete incorporation. Press the mixture firmly into a 9×13-inch baking dish, creating a compact foundation. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to solidify.
- Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency. Gently fold in whipped cream, creating a light, airy texture. Carefully spread half of this creamy mixture over the chilled crust, maintaining an even layer.
- Strategically arrange half of the fresh strawberry slices across the initial cream layer. Optional: Delicately spread a thin strawberry jam coating to enhance fruity depth.
- Continue building layers by smoothly applying the remaining cheesecake mixture over the strawberries. Decoratively position the final strawberry slices on top, creating an appealing visual presentation.
- Transfer the assembled dessert to the refrigerator. Allow a minimum of 4 hours or ideally overnight for complete setting and flavor melding. This chilling process ensures structural integrity and intensifies taste profiles.
- Prior to serving, embellish with additional whipped cream dollops and scatter fresh strawberry garnishes. Slice carefully to preserve distinct layered architecture.
Notes
- Customize the crust by swapping graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Reduce sugar content by using fresh strawberries and low-fat cream cheese, making this dessert more diabetic-friendly and heart-healthy.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a splash of almond extract or lemon zest to the cheesecake layer for a subtle, sophisticated twist.
- Create a dairy-free variation by substituting cream cheese with coconut cream and using plant-based whipped topping for a vegan-friendly dessert option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 232
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg