Delight in the blissful harmony of flavors with our Heavenly Strawberry Cheesecake. This dessert is a symphony of a crunchy cookie base, creamy cheese filling, and a luscious strawberry topping. It’s a masterpiece that combines the tanginess of strawberries with the smoothness of cheesecake, creating a treat that’s both refreshing and indulgent.
Why You’ll Love This:
- Crisp Cookie Base: The ground cookie base offers a delightful crunch that contrasts with the creamy filling.
- Rich and Creamy Filling: A blend of fine cheese, cream, and vanilla makes the filling irresistibly smooth and flavorful.
- Fresh Strawberry Topping: The strawberry layer adds a burst of fruity freshness, making it a perfect summer dessert.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
Base:
- 100g melted butter
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 150g ground cookies
Filling:
- 100ml whipped cream
- 500g fine cheese (like cottage cheese)
- 400g cream cheese
- 100g powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 sachet of gelatin
- Juice of half a lime
- Finely grated zest of one lime
Strawberry Topping:
- 300g strawberries
- 100g sugar
- 1 sachet of vanilla sugar
- 1 sachet of gelatin
- 100ml water
Instructions:
- For the base, combine all ingredients and press into an 18-20cm springform pan lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate to set.
- For the filling, mix fine cheese, cream cheese, and powdered sugar. Add whipped cream, vanilla extract, lime juice, and zest. Mix well. Prepare the gelatin as per instructions and blend into the cheese mixture. Pour over the cookie base and smooth out. Refrigerate.
- For the topping, chop strawberries and mix with sugar and vanilla sugar. Let it sit for about 15 minutes. Prepare gelatin as per instructions, add water and strawberries, mix, and let it cool. Gently pour over the cheesecake. Chill overnight for best results.
Savor the delightful combination of textures and flavors in our Heavenly Strawberry Cheesecake – a perfect treat for any occasion and a sure hit for all cheesecake aficionados.
