Throw whole unwrapped raw mozzarella string cheese sticks in the sheet pan and 2 other ingredients to get a sweet so delicious your husband will be begging for more!

Celebrate National Cheesecake Day with an incredibly clever, 3-ingredient hack that delivers all the warm, gooey, sweet, and buttery flavors of a fresh strawberry cheesecake in less than 15 minutes! This playful dessert pairs mild, melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella string cheese with sweet strawberry jam and classic graham cracker crumbs. As it bakes, the mozzarella softens into a warm, creamy canvas that beautifully balances the sweet fruit and the golden, buttery crunch of the crumbs. It is a quick, warm, and comforting treat that satisfies those cheesecake cravings with absolutely zero fuss.

3-Ingredient Oven Baked National Cheesecake Day Dessert

Ingredients:

Step-By-Step Directions:

1. Prep the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly line a small sheet pan or baking tray with parchment paper for quick and easy cleanup.

2. Arrange the Cheese: Lay the whole string cheese sticks flat on the prepared sheet pan, leaving a small amount of space between each stick so they have room to soften and spread slightly as they heat.

3. Add the Toppings: Spoon the strawberry jam evenly over the top of the cheese sticks. Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs generously and evenly over the jam layer.

4. Bake: Place the tray in the oven and bake for 8/10 minutes, watching closely. You want the mozzarella to be completely melted and soft, and the graham cracker edges to turn lightly golden. Be careful not to let it overbrown.

5. Rest and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and let the dessert rest for exactly 2 minutes. Use a spatula to carefully slide the warm, gooey portions onto dessert plates and serve immediately.