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Chilled strawberry cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream

Frozen Strawberry Cheesecake

A delightful frozen dessert combining creamy cheesecake and refreshing strawberries, perfect for warm days.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 2/3 cup Graham Crackers, Crushed (about 12 whole crackers)
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar For crust sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Butter, Melted Binds the crust together
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream For a light and airy texture
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese, Room Temperature Base of the cheesecake
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the filling
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Adds brightness to flavor
  • 1 1/2 cups Strawberries, Diced Provides flavor and color
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • to taste Sweetened Whipped Cream For topping
  • as needed Strawberries, Diced or Whole For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a large bowl, combine crushed graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup of sugar. Mix well.
  3. Drizzle in the melted butter and stir until evenly moistened. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
  4. Bake the crust for approximately 7 minutes or until light brown. Allow to cool completely.
Making the Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until light and fluffy.
  2. In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, and lemon zest until smooth.
  3. Puree the diced strawberries in a blender, leaving some chunks for texture.
  4. Add the pureed strawberries and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
  5. Fold in the whipped cream until well combined.
Assembly and Freezing
  1. Pour the strawberry cheesecake mixture into the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  2. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for at least 4 hours or until fully frozen.
Serving
  1. Slice the cheesecake with a warmed knife for clean cuts.
  2. Top with whipped cream and garnish with strawberries if desired.

Notes

For a richer flavor, add a pinch of salt to crust and filling. Use store-bought whipped cream or graham cracker crust to save time. If strawberries aren't in season, substitute with frozen strawberries after thawing.