Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups of crushed graham crackers
– ½ cup of melted butter
– 2 cups of cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup of granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
– 2 cups of whipped cream
– 2 cups of fresh strawberries, sliced
– ½ cup of strawberry-flavored gelatin
– 1 cup of crushed freeze-dried strawberries
Equipment Needed
– 9-inch springform pan
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer
– Rubber spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Plastic wrap
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start off, I preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare my springform pan. I mix the crushed graham crackers with the melted butter until it resembles wet sand, then press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. This crust is the foundation for your cheesecake and gives it that nostalgic crunch. Once that’s done, I pop the pan into the oven for about 10 minutes to give the crust a slight golden touch. The smell? Absolutely divine! (See the next page below to continue steps…)