🍓🍰 Strawberries & Cream Dream Layer Cheesecake 🍓✨
A luscious layered dessert packed with creamy cheesecake, sweet strawberry filling, and fluffy whipped cream!
Ingredients:
Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
Cheesecake Layer:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
Strawberry Layer:
2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
1/2 cup strawberry jam
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Cream Layer:
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
Extra whipped cream
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
3. Bake crust for 8–10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla and sour cream.
5. Pour cheesecake batter over the crust and bake for 40–50 minutes until center is just set.
6. Let cheesecake cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
7. For the strawberry layer, cook chopped strawberries, jam, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat.
8. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and simmer until thick and glossy. Let cool completely.
9. Spread the strawberry mixture over the chilled cheesecake.
10. Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy peaks form.
11. Spread or pipe whipped cream on top and garnish with fresh strawberries.
Pro Tip:
For extra strawberry flavor, brush the cake layers with a little warm strawberry jam before adding the filling. It makes the cake extra moist and glossy! 🍓
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