Serve a fluffy, light dessert for those special occasions coming up soon. This strawberry mouse cheesecake is wonderful when serve with sliced, fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
Crust:
2 c. graham cracker crumbs
2 T. sugar
5 T. salted butter, melted
Filling:
3 oz. package strawberry-flavored gelatin
1 c. boiling water
1 c. cream cheese, at room temperature
1 c. granulated sugar
1 t. vanilla extract
2/3 c. cold evaporated milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine crust ingredients; press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven; cool.
In a bowl, dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water; stir; cool in refrigerator until thick, but not set, about 20 minutes.
Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth.
In another bowl, beat milk with an electric mixer until whipped and thick; gradually pour strawberry gelatin mixture into evaporated milk, beating constantly. Fold cream cheese mixture into gelatin-milk mixture to form cheesecake filling.
Place graham cracker crust on a baking/cookie sheet; pour cheesecake filling into the crust. Refrigerate until cake is set, at least 4 hours.