Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (180g) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
- 0.25 tsp (1.5g) salt
- 16 oz (450g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 lb (450g) fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tbsp (12g) granulated sugar
Instructions:
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium-high speed until smooth.
- Stir vanilla extract and lemon juice into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula using a cut-and-fold motion to preserve aeration.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top with an offset spatula.
- Refrigerate for 6 hours 30 mins until the filling feels firm to the touch.
- Top with sliced strawberries and 12g granulated sugar before serving.