Frozen Strawberry Cheesecake
Indulge in the cool, creamy goodness of this Frozen Strawberry Cheesecake—a perfect dessert to beat the summer heat. With a luscious strawberry filling atop a crisp graham cracker crust, every bite is a refreshing delight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 270 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 graham crackers, crushed to fine crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 8-ounce container Cool Whip topping
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
- Whipped cream and chocolate syrup or hot fudge sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a pie dish.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter. Mix well and press into the bottom of the greased pie dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes until browned. Cool while preparing the next layer.
- In a blender or food processor, puree the strawberries until smooth. Set aside.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and ¾ cup sugar until smooth. Mix in pureed strawberries, then fold in Cool Whip topping until combined.
- Spread the mixture over the baked crust. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, let the cheesecake thaw slightly at room temperature for 20-30 minutes. Slice into wedges using a knife heated under hot water and dried off. Serve topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup or hot fudge.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg