Ingredients
Method
Crust
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form the crust. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the next layers.
Cheesecake Layer
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and no streaks remain.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the chilled crust and return to the refrigerator.
Strawberry Layer
- In a medium bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to release their juices.
- In a small saucepan, heat the strawberry jam over low heat until it becomes slightly runny. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Spread the strawberry mixture over the cheesecake layer and drizzle the cooled strawberry jam evenly over the strawberries. Refrigerate for another 10 minutes.
Topping
- In a clean bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the strawberry layer, covering it completely.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries arranged decoratively on top.
Chill and Serve
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Notes
To ensure a perfect cheesecake, make sure your cream cheese is well-softened to avoid lumps. You can also explore variations of this cheesecake, such as adding lemon zest or different berries.
