Description
Strawberry Delight Crunch Cake is a no-bake, creamy, and fruity dessert featuring layers of smooth cream cheese filling, fresh strawberries, and a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfectly chilled to set, this refreshing cake blends the sweetness of strawberry jam with a buttery crust for a delightful treat that’s ideal for warm days and 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 and melted butter thoroughly to create a moist crumb mixture that will hold together when pressed.
- Form the Base: Press half of the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan, ensuring an even and compact layer to serve as the crust.
- Make the Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and free of lumps, creating a rich base for the filling.
- Incorporate Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture, taking care to maintain a light and fluffy texture throughout.
- Layer the First Filling: Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pressed crust in the springform pan, smoothing the surface for an even layer.
- Add Strawberries and Jam: Arrange half of the sliced strawberries on top of the filling layer, then drizzle half of the strawberry jam evenly over the strawberries for added sweetness and flavor.
- Repeat Layers: Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture on top of the first fruit layer, smoothing it gently.
- Second Strawberry Layer: Place the remaining sliced strawberries over the second cream cheese layer, followed by drizzling the remaining strawberry jam to enhance the fruity taste.
- Top with Crunch: Sprinkle the remaining graham cracker mixture evenly over the top to add a final crunchy texture and visual appeal.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 4 hours to allow the layers to firm up and flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve: Carefully remove the cake from the springform pan, slice into servings, and enjoy chilled for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries for flavor and presentation.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to avoid lumps.
- Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks; overwhipping may cause separation.
- Press the graham cracker crust firmly to prevent it from crumbling when serving.
- Chilling time is essential for the cake to set properly; do not skip.
- This dessert is best served chilled and should be stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
