Easy No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 ounces (225 g) store-bought graham crackers (about 14 rectangular crackers)
• 6 tablespoons (85 g or 3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon (1 1/2 packages) powdered gelatin
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 16 ounces (455 g or 2 bricks) cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 1/2 cup (175 g) powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 vanilla bean
• 2 cups cold heavy cream
• 1 pound (455 g) fresh or frozen hulled and sliced strawberries
• 2/3 cups (135 g) granulated white sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons cold water
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)