Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 cup sugar
– 4 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup heavy whipping cream
– 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
– ½ cup powdered sugar
– Optional: Mint leaves for garnish
Equipment Needed
– 9-inch round cake pans (2)
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or stand mixer
– Rubber spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Cooling rack
– Cake stand or serving platter
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, let’s start with the crust. In my kitchen, I mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and half a cup of sugar until they resemble wet sand. I press this mixture firmly into the bottom of my cake pans and bake them at 350°F for about 10 minutes until they’re golden brown. Let me tell you, the smell wafting through the house is practically irresistible! (See the next page below to continue steps…)