Absolutely! Here’s a delicious, easy Strawberry Cheesecake Lush recipe — it’s a chilled layered dessert that’s rich, creamy, and fruity:
Strawberry Cheesecake Lush
Ingredients:
Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Strawberry Layer:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 (3 oz) package strawberry Jell-O
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, for the top
Optional Garnish:
- Extra strawberries
- Graham cracker crumbs
- White chocolate shavings
Instructions:
- Make the Crust:
In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
Press firmly into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Refrigerate while you prepare the layers. - Make the Cream Cheese Layer:
Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Fold in one tub of whipped topping.
Spread this layer gently over the crust. - Prepare the Strawberry Layer:
In a bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water. Stir well.
Add 1/2 cup cold water and let it cool for about 10 minutes (you don’t want it hot, but not fully set either).
Stir in the diced strawberries.
Carefully pour or spoon this mixture over the cream cheese layer. - Top with Whipped Topping:
Spread the second tub of whipped topping evenly over the strawberry layer. - Chill:
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to set completely. - Garnish:
Before serving, top with extra strawberries, graham cracker crumbs, or white chocolate if desired.
Tips:
- Want it even richer? Add a drizzle of strawberry sauce on top before serving.
- If you’re short on time, you can use frozen (thawed) strawberries, but fresh gives the best texture.
Would you also like a no-Jell-O version that uses a fresh strawberry glaze instead? It’s a little more homemade!