Description
This Strawberry Cheesecake Tray Bake is a creamy, dreamy dessert layered with a buttery biscuit base, rich vanilla cheesecake filling, and a sweet fresh strawberry topping. Perfect for gatherings, parties, or family weekends, this easy tray bake cheesecake slices beautifully and tastes even better the next day. Simple ingredients, no complicated steps, and full of homemade flavor make this baked strawberry cheesecake an irresistible treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 300g digestive biscuits, crushed
- 150g unsalted butter, melted
- 600g full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 150g granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 200ml heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 250g fresh strawberries, chopped
- 3 tablespoons strawberry jam
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a 9×13 inch baking tray with parchment paper.
- Mix the crushed digestive biscuits with melted butter until fully combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the base of the tray to form an even crust. Chill for 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and mix until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until the center is set but slightly wobbly.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a small saucepan, gently heat the strawberries, jam, and lemon juice for 3–4 minutes until glossy.
- Let the strawberry topping cool, then spread evenly over the chilled cheesecake.
- Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps. You can substitute digestive biscuits with graham crackers. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This cheesecake freezes well without the topping for up to 2 months. Always chill thoroughly before slicing for clean, neat squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg