Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches are a delightful no-bake dessert featuring creamy cheesecake filling sandwiched between buttery shortbread cookies and fresh strawberry slices. Perfectly sweet and refreshing, these treats are easy to assemble and chill, making them a quick and delicious dessert option.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Assembly
- 24 shortbread cookies (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced thinly
- Optional: extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Flavor and Cream: Add the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, lemon juice if using, and heavy cream to the cream cheese mixture. Beat for another 2-3 minutes until the mixture is fluffy and thick. Adjust consistency by adding more cream if too thick.
- Lay Out Cookies: Arrange 12 shortbread cookies on a flat surface to serve as the bottoms of the sandwiches.
- Apply Filling: Spoon or pipe a generous amount of the cheesecake filling onto each of the 12 cookies.
- Add Strawberries: Place a few thin slices of fresh strawberries on top of the filling on each cookie.
- Top the Sandwiches: Place the remaining 12 cookies over the filled ones to form sandwiches.
- Chill the Sandwiches: Refrigerate the assembled sandwiches for at least 30 minutes to let the filling set and flavors meld.
- Serve: Dust the sandwiches lightly with powdered sugar if desired before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe strawberries.
- Lemon juice is optional but adds a nice tang to the cheesecake filling.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for smooth mixing.
- You can pipe the filling onto the cookies for a neater presentation.
- These sandwiches should be kept refrigerated and consumed within 2 days for freshness.
- Shortbread cookies can be store-bought or homemade depending on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
