Microwave Plain Cheesecake with Strawberries
A bit of sugar makes my day, and for kids, it’s bound to be a compulsive delight. You could say I have a sweet tooth, and my fridge is proof of the fact. Stuffed with chocolate compounds, preserves, tutti fruiti and all, it’s almost a visual tour in there! What I also have a fondness for are quick dessert recipes that provide instant gratification to sweet cravings – mine or otherwise. This plain cheesecake is one of those quick nirvanas.
Ingredients
- 4 fresh strawberries
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 sheets crushed crackers
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 6 drops Vanilla extract
- 150-170gm softened cream cheese (I used the Philadelphia brand)
Instructions
- Spread the butter on a microwave-friendly glass or ceramic glass bowl. Tilt the bowl to coat the sides as well. Or use a silicone brush to spread the butter on all the sides.
- Crush the crackers until they are of a fine powder consistency, and add it to the butter in the bowl. Mix well.
- Use a spoon or a spatula to make the crust out of the mixture and press it down against the bottom of the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Make sure there are no lumps.
- Add the filling over the crust.
- Place the bowl in the microwave and set the timer for 4 minutes.
- Pause every 45 seconds so that the cheesecake doesn’t bubble over.
- You could freeze the cheesecake before serving.
- Garnish with strawberry bits while serving.