This lite strawberry cheesecake's creamy, velvety texture combined with a burst of sweet, juicy strawberries creates a bright and refreshing combination perfect for a hot summer day (or just about any occasion).
What is Lite Strawberry Cheesecake?
Lite strawberry cheesecake is a delicious and irresistible dessert that brings together the best of creamy cheesecake and the vibrant sweetness of fresh strawberries. This sweet, summer treat is perfect for a picnic, get together, or just about anything. The velvety smooth cream cheese filling is perfectly balanced, providing a rich and indulgent experience without being overly heavy. The graham cracker crust adds a touch of sweetness and provides a sturdy foundation for the luscious filling. Topped with a generous serving of fresh strawberry slices, each bite bursts with bright and juicy flavors.
How to enjoy Lite Strawberry Cheesecake
This lite strawberry cheesecake is best served cold.
lite strawberry cheesecake
Serves: 6 people
Ready in: 2 hours 10 minutes
Active time: 30 minutes
Inactive time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Equipment
- 1 8×8 glass baking dish
- Food processor, hand blender, or whisk (for mixing)
ingredients
for the crust
- 10oz of honey flavored graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
- 6oz of salted butter, melted
for the filling
- 4oz of cream cheese (or low-fat cream cheese)
- 1/4 cup of confectioners sugar
- 8oz of heavy whipping cream
for the sauce
- 6oz of fresh strawberries, blended
- 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar
topping
- 12oz of fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
method
prepare the crust
step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
step 2
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar, until thoroughly combined.
step 3
Press the crumbs into the bottom of an 8×8 glass baking dish to form a 1 cm layer.
step 4
Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes, or until the top begins to brown and the edges begin to darken. Then, remove from the oven and let cool for 1 hour 30 minutes.
prepare the sauce
step 5
In a small saucepan, combine the blended strawberries and 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and heat over low heat. Remove from the heat when the sauce reaches a boil and begins to thicken (about 5 minutes). Allow the sauce to cool for about 10 minutes.
prepare the filling
step 6
In a food processor, mix together the confectioners sugar, cream cheese, and heavy whipping cream until the mixture is well mixed and smooth.
assemble
step 7
In a small bowl, mix the sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup of the strawberry sauce.
step 8
After the crust has cooled, spread the cream over the top. Then, pour 1/4 cup of the strawberry sauce over the cream. Top with the sliced strawberries and the remaining strawberry sauce.
step 9 (optional)
Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Low fat cream cheese can be swapped in for a healthier dessert.
To crush graham crackers without the aid of a food processor, put the graham crackers in a Ziploc bag and roll over them with a rolling pin.
storage
Store in a container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Recipe Variations
Alternative filling
An alternative filling can be made with 4 oz of cream cheese, 2 4.25oz containers of Snack Pack vanilla pudding, and 1 tablespoon of confectioners sugar. Mix these ingredients together until they are well combined and the mixture is thick.
Fun fact
Strawberries belong to the Rosaceae family and the subfamily Rosoideae. This subfamily also includes roses and brambles.
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