Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp agar-agar powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar until creamy.
- Stir in vanilla extract and half of the pureed strawberries into the cream cheese mixture.
- Dissolve agar-agar powder in hot water according to package instructions, then mix into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust; top with remaining strawberry puree, swirling gently with a knife.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight until set. Serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: - For variations, swap strawberries for raspberries or blueberries. - Enhance flavor by adding fruit preserves or whipped coconut cream on top. - Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.