Description
A whimsical no-bake dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with ripe strawberries, creating a visually stunning and delicious treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sleeve graham crackers
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- 1 stick butter, melted
- 2 1/2 packages gelatin
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch salt
- Juice of one Meyer lemon
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Red food coloring
- 1 lb strawberries
- 3/4 cup sugar (for strawberry syrup)
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Make the Crust: Crush the graham crackers and mix with brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted butter and press into a greased brain-shaped mold.
- Blend the Cheesecake Filling: Blend cream cheese, sugar, gelatin, Meyer lemon juice, heavy cream, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Cook the Strawberries: Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until syrupy.
- Assemble the Brain Mold: Pour cheesecake filling into the crust and drizzle with strawberry syrup, swirling for a marbled effect.
- Freeze, Chill, and Unmold: Freeze for about 4 hours to set, then unmold carefully.
- Serve Drizzled with Syrup: Cut and serve with extra strawberry syrup on the side.
Notes
Great for themed parties or festive gatherings. For a lighter option, consider substitutions like low-sugar sweeteners or dairy-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg