Description
Indulge in the luscious layers of this Strawberry Cheesecake Lush dessert that brings together the flavors of creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberries, and a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for warm weather gatherings or a sweet treat any time!
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped topping
Pudding Layer:
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 1½ cups cold milk
Toppings:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup strawberry glaze (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, press into baking dish.
- Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese, add sugar, vanilla, fold in whipped topping, spread over crust.
- Pudding Layer: Whisk pudding mix and milk, spread over cream cheese layer.
- Toppings: Add sliced strawberries, drizzle with glaze if desired. Chill for at least 4 hours.
- Serving: Top with whipped topping and mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- You can use a store-bought graham cracker crust for convenience.
- For extra strawberry flavor, fold chopped strawberries into the pudding layer.
- This dessert is best served cold and can be made a day ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
