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Frosted strawberry cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

Frozen Strawberry Cheesecake

A delightful dessert that combines rich cheesecake flavors with fresh strawberries for a refreshing treat perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 2/3 cup Graham Crackers, Crushed (about 12 whole crackers) Provides a crispy and buttery base.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness to the crust.
  • 1/2 cup Butter, Melted Helps bind the crust ingredients.
For the filling
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Whipped for a luxurious texture.
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese, Room Temperature Provides the signature creamy texture.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the filling.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Brightens the flavor.
  • 1 1/2 cups Strawberries, Diced Adds a fresh, fruity element.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor.
For garnish
  • Sweetened Whipped Cream For topping.
  • Strawberries, Diced or Whole For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar until well combined.
  3. Drizzle in the melted butter and mix thoroughly.
  4. Press the graham cracker mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
  5. Bake for about 7 minutes or until the crust is light brown. Allow to cool completely.
Filling
  1. Whip the heavy whipping cream until light and fluffy.
  2. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
  3. In a blender, puree the diced strawberries until smooth.
  4. Add the pureed strawberries and vanilla to the cream cheese mixture and mix until well combined.
  5. Gently fold in the whipped cream into the strawberry cream cheese mixture.
  6. Pour the strawberry cheesecake mixture into the cooled graham cracker crust, smoothing the top.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours.
Serving
  1. Slice the cheesecake with a knife run under hot water and dried.
  2. Top with sweetened whipped cream and additional strawberries if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a swirl of strawberry puree on top before freezing. Use fresh strawberries for best flavor, but frozen can work if thawed and drained. Consider low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt as a lighter option.