Let’s talk savvy summer treats for a minute. There are all kinds of berries for sale right now from blackberries to raspberries, but my all-time favorite is the strawberry. You can make all kinds of great treats from all different kinds of berries, but for me, the best treat is a no-bake dessert that beats the heat and is tasty to eat.
Good thing I have a recipe that does all that and is super easy to boot! Because strawberries are my favorite, that is what I use, but you can use any berry your family enjoys. This recipe not only tastes heavenly on a hot day; it can be dressed up to look like a million bucks, too. Now that’s what I call a stunning savvy summer treat.
Till next time, I will be Doin’ My Best at Cookin’ Savvy!
French-Style Cheesecake with Strawberries
Ingredients
- 1 row vanilla cream cookies plus additional for topping
- 1/2 stick butter melted
- 2 packages cream cheese 8 ounces each, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar plus 1 tablespoon, divided
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups chopped strawberries plus additional for topping
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Crush cookies and mix with melted butter. Place in bottom of 9-inch springform pan and pat down until smooth.
- With hand mixer, mix cream cheese and 1 cup powdered sugar.
- In separate bowl, using hand mixer, beat heavy whipping cream, sugar and vanilla until formed into whipped cream.
- Mix cream cheese and whipped cream. Mix remaining powdered sugar with chopped strawberries.
- Pour half cream cheese mixture on top of crust in prepared pan. Spread evenly with spoon. Pour strawberry mixture on top and spread evenly with spoon. Top with remaining cream cheese mixture and spread evenly with spoon.
- Refrigerate at least 3 hours, or overnight, before serving. Garnish with additional crushed cookies and strawberries.
Notes
Tips: For thicker crush, double cookies and butter. Substitute desired berries for strawberries.