Scoopable Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the crust
- 5 tablespoons (70g) Cabot unsalted butter (sliced into 3 pieces)
- 8 (120g) graham crackers (16 halves)
- 3/4 cup (85g) pretzels
For the strawberry sauce
- 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30g) lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- salt
For the cheesecake filling
- 16 oz (452g) Cabot cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60g) Cabot sour cream (room temperature)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240g) heavy whipping cream
Instructions
For the crust
- Add graham crackers and pretzels to a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs. Add pinch of salt. Melt Cabot unsalted butter and add to food processor. Pulse to combine. Add 1 cup crust into the bottom of an 8”x8” pan. Press into a crust.
For the strawberry sauce
- Dice 2 cups strawberries and add to small sauce pan. Add 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and pinch of salt. Simmer over low heat for at least 20 minutes. Add to blender and puree. Place in the refrigerator to cool for 20 minutes.
For the cheesecake filling
- Beat Cabot cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar and mix until combined and smooth. Add Cabot sour cream and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix until combined. In a glass measuring cup, whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream to stiff peaks, then fold into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
Assemble
- Spoon 1/2 of the cheesecake filling over the crust. Use an offset spatula to spread it out. Top with 1/2 of the strawberry sauce. Top with 2/3 of remaining crust. Then add remaining cheesecake filling and then strawberry sauce. Top with remaining crust.
Chill
- Cover with tinfoil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving. Scoop and enjoy!
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.