Description
Strawberry Delight Crunch Cake is a luscious no-bake dessert featuring a creamy, whipped cream cheese filling layered with fresh strawberries and strawberry jam, all built on a buttery graham cracker crust. This refreshing cake is chilled to set, providing a perfect combination of crunchy texture and fruity sweetness ideal for warm days or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Filling
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
Toppings
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers with the melted butter until the mixture is evenly moistened.
- Form the Base: Press half of the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to create an even crust layer.
- Make the Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture to achieve a light and fluffy texture.
- Assemble Layers: Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust in the pan.
- Add Strawberries and Jam: Layer half of the sliced fresh strawberries on top of the cream cheese layer, then drizzle half of the strawberry jam evenly over the strawberries.
- Repeat Layers: Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the strawberry layer and follow with another layer of sliced strawberries and the remaining strawberry jam drizzle.
- Top and Chill: Sprinkle the remaining graham cracker mixture evenly over the top layer for added crunch.
- Refrigerate: Place the assembled cake in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or until set and firm.
- Serve: Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan, slice the chilled cake, and serve immediately for a delightful, refreshing treat.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries for sweetness and texture.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Whipping the heavy cream to soft peaks is important for the lightness of the filling.
- The cake should be refrigerated for a minimum of 4 hours but can be chilled overnight for a firmer set.
- This dessert is best served cold and enjoyed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
