Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until resembling wet sand. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden, then cool completely.
- Beat together softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gradually add sour cream and vanilla, then mix in eggs one at a time.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for 45-50 minutes until slightly wobbly.
- Cool the cheesecake at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Dissolve strawberry Jell-O in boiling water, add cold water, stir, and chill until thick.
- Fold in whipped topping and chopped strawberries into the thickened Jell-O, then spread over the cheesecake.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then spread over the strawberry layer.
- Mix crushed cookies with melted butter and dry Jell-O powder, sprinkle over the whipped cream layer.
- Allow to set, then slice and serve.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, ensure cream cheese is room temperature and do not skip the chilling step.
