Description
Irresistible Cinnamon Apple Fritters dance with sweet vanilla glaze, offering a perfect balance of crisp texture and warm spices. Homemade comfort emerges from golden-brown delights you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup crushed Golden Oreos
Binding Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup melted butter
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 0.5 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Craft a golden-brown graham cracker foundation by blending crushed crackers with melted butter until the texture resembles damp beach sand.
- Press the crumbly mixture firmly into the base of a 9-inch springform pan, creating an even, compact layer.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator for approximately 15 minutes to solidify its structure.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until silky and aerated, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the filling achieves a smooth, consistent texture.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining its light, fluffy consistency.
- Carefully spread the cheesecake filling across the chilled crust, using a spatula to create a perfectly level surface.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the filling to set completely.
- Combine crushed Golden Oreos with freeze-dried strawberries in a small bowl.
- Drizzle melted butter over the cookie mixture, tossing to ensure even coating.
- In a separate bowl, merge diced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice, letting the mixture macerate for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the chilled cheesecake and generously sprinkle the crunch topping across its surface.
- Garnish with macerated strawberry mixture, either directly on top or served alongside for individual preference.
- Slice and serve chilled for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Customize the crust by using gluten-free graham crackers for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the same delicious texture and flavor.
- Experiment with different cookie types like chocolate or vanilla wafers to add unique twists to the base, creating exciting variations of the classic recipe.
- When folding whipped cream into the cheesecake filling, use gentle circular motions to maintain the light and airy texture without deflating the mixture.
- Enhance the strawberry flavor by adding a splash of Grand Marnier or orange liqueur to the strawberry topping for a sophisticated adult version of the dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg