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Santa Hat Crispy Cheesecake Squares

These delightful squares combine a creamy cheesecake filling with a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with fresh strawberries that look like Santa's iconic hat. Perfect for holiday gatherings!
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Temps de préparation 15 minutes
Temps total 4 heures
Portions: 12 squares
Type de plat: Dessert, Holiday Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Light cream cheese can be used for a lower-fat option, but it may change the texture.
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipped topping Store-bought works best; can substitute with freshly whipped cream.
For the Crust
  • 1 package graham crackers Can substitute with digestive biscuits or vanilla wafers.
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
For Serving
  • 1 cup strawberries, halved For best presentation, use fresh strawberries.
  • 1/4 cup chocolate syrup Optional, for drizzling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even cooking.
  2. In a mixing bowl, crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs and combine with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a baking dish to form the crust.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
  4. Gently fold in the whipped topping until well blended.
  5. Spread the cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker crust evenly.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until set.
Decoration
  1. Once set, arrange the halved strawberries on top to resemble Santa hats.
  2. Drizzle with chocolate syrup before serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Portion: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtéines: 3gFat: 9gLipides saturés: 5gSodium: 150mgFibre: 1gSucre: 12g

Notes

For best results, let the squares chill overnight to enhance flavors and ensure a firm texture. Cut into squares for easy serving.

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