Description
This crispy strawberry cheesecake sandwich is everything you crave in a dessert—rich, creamy cheesecake filling layered with sweet strawberry compote and sandwiched between buttery, golden graham cracker crusts. It’s a perfect combination of texture and flavor, ideal for your next brunch, party, or just when you want an easy recipe that feels indulgent. Whether you need quick breakfast options, fun dessert ideas, or crowd-pleasing food ideas, this delicious, no-bake-meets-baked treat will never let you down.
Ingredients
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
1/4 cup strawberry jam or compote
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp lemon zest
2 cups crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 pinch salt
Whole strawberries for garnish
Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Slowly add the cream and whip until fluffy. Chill the filling.
2. In a separate bowl, mix diced strawberries, jam, sugar, and lemon zest. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes.
3. Mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, brown sugar, and salt. Press half into a lined pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes. Let it cool.
4. Spread half the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Add the strawberry mixture, then layer the remaining cheesecake filling. Top with the rest of the crust mix.
5. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
6. Slice into sandwiches using a sharp knife. Garnish with strawberries and powdered sugar if desired.
7. Optional: Lightly toast each sandwich in a buttered skillet for extra crunch.
Notes
Let it sit at room temp for 10 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.
Use parchment paper to easily lift out the layered sandwich slab.
For added crispiness, pan-toast sandwiches briefly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg