This easy and delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Supreme will surprise both you and your family. Fresh strawberries, lemon and orange juice combine together to provide a sweet citrus flavor.
This cheesecake is light and not as heavy as a New York cheesecake.
The ingredients can all be found in your local grocery store. The price tag to make this dish is minimal. An as a bonus it will serve 16 adults. Great for a party or family gathering.
My family really enjoys this strawberry cheesecake and requests it for Thanksgiving every year! I know you will too.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Supreme
Ingredients
- 56 vanilla wafers, finely crushed
- 2/3 cup Melted butter
- 4 Cups fesh strawberries, divided
- 2 Envelopes (1/4 oz. each) KNOX Unflavored Gelatine
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 pkg (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 Tbs lemon juice
- 1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
- strawberry drizzle, optional
Instructions
- Combine wafers and butter; press 1/2 onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Line side of pan with 4-inch-wide strip of parchment. Reserve rest for the top.
- Reserve 8 strawberries for garnish; cut remaining berries into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Stand largest strawberry slices around edge of prepared pan; finely chop remaining strawberry slices.
- Sprinkle gelatine over cold water in small saucepan; let stand 1 min. Cook on low heat 3 min. or until gelatine is completely dissolved, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; set aside.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, orange juice and lemon juice in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Add chopped berries; mix well. Gradually whisk in gelatine. Refrigerate 5 min. or until slightly thickened. Whisk in 1 cup COOL WHIP; pour into prepared pan. Add remaining wafer mixture to top.
- Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Remove rim of pan; discard parchment. Drizzle strawberry syrup over the top.
Notes
Since this special-occasion cheesecake serves 16, it’s the perfect dessert to serve at your next party or family gathering.
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Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday.
Miz Helen
thank you Miz Helen for allowing me to share on your blog. Enjoy your day!
This reminds me of a pineapple cheesecake my grandmother used to make. Looks delightful!
Thank you for linking up w Creative Muster! We’ve pinned this great idea! Many blessings to you. xoxox Sharon
I love when recipes bring back beautiful memories Sharon. This strawberry cheesecake is so delicious and light. Enjoy!
My son will love this one, thanks for sharing Marilyn
Thank you Chas for the support! Have a wonderful week.
Looks delicious, thank for sharing.
You are welcome Anita. I am glad you like the strawberry cheesecake recipe. Enjoy your weekend!
This sounds really good – light and fluffy! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Have a great week!
My best cheesecakes are very light and not overly filling. Glad you like it!
Desserts are my favorite, I could eat desserts morning noon and night!
Thanks for sharing on #omhgww
I love making desserts and eating them too. I have to refrain more as I am older. But I still try! Enjoy!
This looks yummy. I absolutely love cheesecake. TFS
Thank you Clearissa for the opportunity to share my recipes. Enjoy your day!
Strawberry sounds wonderful too. I guess that I will just have to decide which cheesecake to make now!
Amy, years ago I worked with a caterer friend. I made many different cheesecakes. I think I have 50 on here! Crazy, eh?? Thank you for commenting on the recipe. It is hard to decide!
That sounds delicious! I can see why it’s a family favorite. Pinned.
Thank you Joanne! You snuck in here on me. I didn’t even promote this yet!! Thanks for commenting. Enjoy your day.