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Creamy frozen strawberry cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries on a serving plate

Frozen Strawberry Cheesecake

A delightful treat that combines rich creaminess with the bright, fruity flavor of freshly diced strawberries, perfect for warm days and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1 ⅔ cup Graham Crackers, Crushed (about 12 whole crackers)
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness to the crust.
  • ½ cup Butter, Melted Binds the crust ingredients together.
Filling Ingredients
  • ¾ cup Heavy Whipping Cream Whipped for airy texture.
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese, Room Temperature Star ingredient for creaminess.
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Enhances sweetness of cream cheese filling.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Adds brightness.
  • 1 ½ cups Strawberries, Diced Provides fresh fruit flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Rounds out the flavors.
Optional Toppings
  • Sweetened Whipped Cream For serving.
  • Diced or Whole Strawberries Can be added as a garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers and ¼ cup of granulated sugar. Mix well.
  3. Drizzle in the melted butter and mix until the combination resembles wet sand.
  4. Press this mixture evenly into the base of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 7 minutes or until it turns a light brown. Let it cool completely.
Make the Filling
  1. Whip the heavy whipping cream in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
  3. Puree the diced strawberries until smooth, ensuring small chunks remain for texture.
  4. Add the pureed strawberries and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and mix thoroughly.
  5. Gently fold in the whipped cream, being careful not to deflate it.
Assembly
  1. Pour the rich strawberry cheesecake mixture into the cooled graham cracker crust.
  2. Spread it evenly and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for a minimum of 4 hours or until solid.
Serving
  1. Once frozen, slice the cheesecake using a knife run under hot water and dried. Serve with whipped cream and decorate with strawberries, if desired.

Notes

Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. You can substitute heavy whipping cream with half-and-half if preferred. Feel free to experiment with other fruits like raspberries or blueberries.