Strawberry Jello Cheesecake Recipe

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Strawberry jello cheesecake is an all-time classic that everybody loves. Try this jello topping for a fun twist because it's is so easy to make and so delicious to eat. A rich creamy cheesecake batter baked over a buttery cookie crust and topped with strawberry jello is the ultimate summer dessert.

Who loves jello? Me me me!! Me and my kids love jello. And, of course, we love cheesecake. So, the two together makes quite a treat.

In fact, I make a lots of cheesecakes, as you can see from the collection I have here on the blog. But, my kids' favorite is always the one with jello on top. And ,I don't use store-bought jello. I make it using gelatin and strawberries. So, it's thicker and has the rich strawberry flavor as compared to store-bought that's just sugar and flavoring.

Table of Content

• About this cheesecake
• Ingredients and substitutes
• Step by step instructions (pin)
• Troubleshooting
• Frequently asked questions
• You may also like
• Recipe
• Six Tips on getting your cheesecake right.

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About this cheesecake

This baked strawberry cheesecake has three components.

• The crust - A rich buttery cookie crust combined with sugar and butter.
• The cheesecake batter - Rich, creamy and decadent made with full-fat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and eggs. In fact, it is my no-fail vanilla cheesecake batter that can be used in so many variations.
• The strawberry Jello topping - Made with fresh strawberries and gelatin (or agar-agar) this jello topping looks pretty and tastes delicious.

Ingredients and substitutes

• Cream Cheese – I always use Mascarpone or Philadelphia because it's what I find in my supermarket. However, I'm not brand conscious. So, ideally, you can use any cream cheese with a fat content of over 35%.
  Having said that, if you choose to use a low percentage of cream cheese you may want to add an extra 1 tbsp of all-purpose flour for stability.
  And yet, it will affect both taste and texture. But, if you are looking to save on a few calories while still enjoying a good cheesecake, then that's one way to go about it.
• Sour Cream – Adds a real zing. And, for those of you who cannot find a commercial sour cream or don't have some on hand, no worries. You can also make it at home. And, here's my homemade sour cream recipe for you.
• Strawberry - You can use frozen or fresh strawberries for this recipe. During strawberry season, I use the fresh strawberries. But, during the rest of the year, I use frozen. And guess what, no one knows the difference.
• Cookie Crust – I've used cookies but you can also use a homemade cheesecake crust from scratch.

Homemade shortcrust for cheesecake instead of cookie crust

Most people think that the base has to be made with store-bought cookies. But, NO. And, you can also make shortcrust pastry dough and bake it like a biscuit before you add your cheese batter to bake. So, if you do not have graham crackers, or digestive biscuits you can also use my Homemade Cheesecake Crust from Scratch.

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Step by step instructions (pin)

• First, have all your ingredients ready at room temperature.
• Preheat the oven to 160 C / 325 F.
• Next, wrap the bottom of your springform pan in aluminum so no water will get into it when baking in a water bath.

Biscuit base

• Then, crush the digestive biscuits in a food processor or place in a plastic bag and crush with the rolling pin.
• Add sugar and melted butter.
• Next, spread into the bottom of the spring foam baking pan, use the back of your spoon to press firmly to create a crust.
• Leave in the fridge to chill while you prepare the filling.

Make the filling

• Clean, wash and drain strawberries - and set aside.
• Next, place cream cheeses, sour cream and whipping cream in a mixing bowl.
• Give it a whisk until smooth.
• Add sugar, lemon juice, and half the flour.
• Then, incorporate eggs, one at a time, making sure each is well combined.
• Next, add the remaining flour to the strawberries and give it a good mix.
• Then, add the strawberries coated with flour into the batter
  (this will prevent the strawberries from sinking to the bottom of the cheesecake).
• Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.

Bake in a water bath

• Place cake pan in a larger baking pan.
• Then, pour two cups boiling water in the larger baking pan outside the cake pan (This will ensure your cake is moist and fluffy. This is called a water bath).
• Bake for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes turn the oven off and leave the cheesecake in the oven to cool.
• When baked, you will see the cake is set but still soft. It will first rise above the pan and the sink down. This is normal.
• Let cool in the fridge for about an hour or two before you prepare the jello topping.

Make the Jello Topping

• Combine gelatin and water in a microwave-safe bowl and let bloom for 5 minutes
• Place the strawberries in a pan on low heat.
• Add the sugar. Heat until the sugar is melted. Just a minute or two.
• Blend the mixture smooth with a blender.
• Dissolve the gelatin in the microwave at 50% power.
• Add to the hot strawberries and combine well.
• Let cool for five minutes stirring often so it does not set.
• Pour over cooled cheesecake, while still warm.
• Place in the fridge overnight to let set (at least 4 hours).
• When cooled - use a hot knife to release from edges before you open the springform pan.
• Decorate with fresh strawberries.

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Troubleshooting

My cheesecake is curdled?

If you try to mix the batter with cold ingredients they will not blend well and result in curdling. The best way to smooth this would be to warm the batter in a double boiler and let the batter become smooth. Then let it cool to room temperature before you bake.

Why did my baked strawberry cheesecake crack?

Over mixing a cheesecake batter usually is the culprit for cracks as too much air gets incorporated while mixing. The air makes the cheesecake rise during baking and the collapse during cooling causing a crack.

How can I keep my cheesecake from cracking?

• Avoid over mixing.
• Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature especially the cream cheese.
• Cold cream cheese results in over mixing instead let the cheesecake come to room temperature.
• Always mix the batter just until the ingredients are incorporated.

How do I fix a crack cheesecake?

• If possible add a topping like a sour cream topping and bake for 5 minutes.
• Alternatively, add a fruit filling on the cheesecake and chill it until set.
• Another way would be to chill the cake well first. Use clean hand to close the crack.
• Using a hot spatula to smooth the top as best you can.

How do I know if my strawberry jello cheesecake is overcooked?

Overbaked cheesecake often has a crack. The cake will be dry and gritty when cut. The eggs overcook so the cheesecake becomes firm and dense instead of soft and silky custard-like.

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