Description
This crispy strawberry cheesecake sandwich is a rich and creamy dessert that combines cheesecake filling with sweet strawberry compote, all sandwiched between buttery graham cracker crusts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam or compote
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- Whole strawberries for garnish
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Slowly add the cream and whip until fluffy. Chill the filling.
- In a separate bowl, mix diced strawberries, jam, sugar, and lemon zest. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, brown sugar, and salt. Press half into a lined pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes. Let it cool.
- Spread half the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Add the strawberry mixture, then layer the remaining cheesecake filling. Top with the rest of the crust mix.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Slice into sandwiches using a sharp knife. Garnish with strawberries and powdered sugar if desired.
- Optional: Lightly toast each sandwich in a buttered skillet for extra crunch.
Notes
- Perfect for brunch, parties, or a sweet treat.
- Can be made ahead of time for convenience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crispy Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwich, dessert, cheesecake, strawberries