Strawberry Glazed Cheesecake Squares

Ingredients

Crust

• 2 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• Strawberry topping
• 1 1/2 cups strawberries, cut to bite size
• 1 small package strawberry jello

Cheesecake

• 2 cups cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup strawberries, pureed
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions

Crust

1. Combine the graham crumbs with sugar and butter, and press the crust evenly into the bottom of an 9-inch square pan.

Cheesecake

1. In a stand mixer beat the cream cheese and sugar on medium-low speed, using the paddle attachment, until smooth.
2. Add the vanilla extract and the strawberry puree.
3. In a separate bowl whip the heavy cream until medium peaks.
4. Fold the whipped cream into the strawberry cheesecake batter, Gently until just combined.
5. Pour the cheesecake into the prepared pan.
6. Chill for 2 hours or until it is set to the touch.
7. Prepare jello as to package directioners, let cool before topping cheesecake
8. Place cut strawberries on top of cheesecake then gently pour cooled jello onto cake.
9. Refrigerate and allow to set for 30 minutes, or until ready to serve.