Description
Strawberry cheesecake lasagna combines creamy layers of dessert magic from Italian and American culinary traditions. Rich graham cracker base, velvety cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberry compote create a luscious treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted (113 grams)
Cream Cheese Mixture Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar (200 grams)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Fruit Topping Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 package strawberry gelatin (optional)
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and blend thoroughly with melted butter until the mixture resembles damp sand.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a rectangular baking dish, creating a compact base layer.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until it becomes smooth and creamy, gradually incorporating sugar and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring a light and airy consistency without deflating the mixture.
- Carefully spread half of the creamy cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker crust, creating an even, smooth layer.
- Arrange a vibrant layer of fresh, thinly sliced strawberries across the first cheesecake layer, covering the entire surface.
- Pour the remaining cheesecake mixture over the strawberry layer, smoothing the top with a spatula to create an even finish.
- Decorate the top of the dessert with additional sliced strawberries, creating an attractive and appetizing presentation.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the layers to set and flavors to meld together.
- Remove from the refrigerator 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly and enhance the texture.
Notes
- Make the crust extra crispy by toasting graham cracker crumbs in the oven for a few minutes before mixing with butter.
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese and whipped topping to reduce calories while maintaining great flavor.
- Macerate strawberries with a bit of sugar beforehand to intensify their sweetness and create a more concentrated fruit layer.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smoother, lump-free filling that blends perfectly with whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg