Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs; 6 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cup butter melted; 2 envelopes gelatin, unflavored unflavored; 3 tablespoons water; 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese; 1 each lemon zest grated, plus juice; 2 large eggs separated; 1 1/4 cups light cream (half&half); 1 quart strawberries

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter melted
2 envelopes gelatin, unflavored unflavored
3 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
1 each lemon zest grated, plus juice
2 large eggs separated
1 1/4 cups light cream (half&half)
1 quart strawberries

1
Combine the cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons of the sugar and the melted butter; mix well.
2
Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly onto the bottom of an 8 inch springform pan.
3
Chill until firm.
4
Stir the gelatin into the water in a small metal bowl.
5
Set in hot water until the gelatin dissolves.
6
Combine the cheese, lemon rind and juice, egg yolks, half and half, gelatin and the remaining 4 tablespoons of sugar in the blender.
7
Whirl until smooth.
8
Transfer to a bowl.
9
Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into the cheese mixture.
10
Pour into the springform pan and refrigerate until chilled and set.
11
Remove the cheesecake from the pan and arrange the strawberries on top.
12
Decorate with whipped cream if desired.

825

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs, 6 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 cup butter melted, 2 envelopes gelatin, unflavored unflavored, and more.

Yes, Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake

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