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Air Fryer Strawberry Cheesecake

This beautiful Air Fryer Strawberry Cheesecake tastes as good as it looks! This cake is drool-worthy with a creamy strawberry filling and a buttery graham crust.
Recipe Note: The top of my cheesecake did turn out with a light-medium dark colored topping. This is totally expected to be since the hot air blows down.
David Murphy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Serving Size 1

Ingredients

FOR THE CRUST:

  • 1 sleeve of graham crackers - crushed
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • 1/2 stick of butter - melted plus extra for greasing 7" spring form pan

FOR THE FILLING:

  • 3 - 8 ounce packages of cream cheese - softened
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1/2 cup of heavy cream plus a little more if needed
  • 4 ounces of Jello vanilla instant pudding
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup of fresh strawberry puree - about 25 berries
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar Add to the berries
  • Bright pink food coloring gel

TO DECORATE:

  • 1 can of Strawberry Frosting
  • Additional berries to top

Instructions

  • Place the graham crackers in a blender or food processor, and blend into crumbs. Place the graham cracker crumbs in a bowl, and add the sugar, and stir well. Add the melted butter, and blend well to coat the crumbs in the butter.
  • Brush melted butter on the bottom and sides of a 7- or 8-inch springform pan that fits in your air fryer. Line the bottom with parchment paper and brush with melted butter. Press graham cracker crumbs into the bottom of the springform pan. Place in freezer.
  • To make the puree: Wash the strawberries, and dry them on paper towels. Remove the stems of about 25 large berries, and place them in a blender or food processor. Add the 2 tablespoons of sugar, and blend or process the berries, until they are pureed. Set aside.
  • In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, place the cream cheese, sugar, and heavy cream, and blend until smooth.
  • Add the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and eggs, and mix until well blended. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and mix until smooth and creamy. Add the instant pudding, and mix until blended into the cheesecake batter. Add the pureed strawberries, and blend until the berries are mixed well with the cheesecake; the batter will be light pink.
  • Add 3 or 4 drops of the bright pink food coloring gel, and blend until well mixed, and all food coloring gel is incorporated into the cheesecake. (If you think it needs a little more food coloring gel, add a couple more drops until you achieve the desired color).
  • Remove the pan from the freezer. Pour cheesecake mixture into pan. It should just come up to the rim! Turn the air fryer to preheat and set it to Bake. Set the temperature to 300°F. Bake for approximately 25-35 minutes, depending on your air fryer. The top will be lightly browned, and the middle will be slightly jiggly.
  • Set aside for 1 hour at room temperature. Then place in the fridge for 5-7 hours. Once completely chilled, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Decorate with strawberry frosting and sliced strawberries.

Notes

  • Be sure to use softened cream cheese for a smooth and creamy filling. 
  • I recommend using a piping bag and star tip to decorate the top of the cheesecake.
  • Use room-temperature eggs in this recipe for the best results.