No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake: A Sweet Delight for Everyone
A creamy, dreamy no-bake cheesecake with a buttery graham crust and layers of fresh strawberry topping. Light yet indulgent, perfect for summer entertaining!
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 mins
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the Filling:
- 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- For the Topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Garnish:
- Whole strawberries
- Mint leaves
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Make Crust: Mix crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into 9-inch springform pan. Chill 30 minutes.
- Prepare Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. Fold in whipped cream.
- Assemble: Spread filling over crust. Smooth top. Refrigerate 4+ hours.
- Make Topping: Cook 1 cup strawberries with sugar over medium heat. Mix cornstarch and water; stir into strawberries. Simmer until thickened. Cool completely, then stir in remaining strawberries and lemon juice.
- Finish: Spread topping over chilled cheesecake. Garnish and serve cold.
Notes
- For quicker set: Add 1 tsp unflavored gelatin to filling
- Make ahead: Cheesecake keeps refrigerated 3 days
- Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free graham crackers
- Frozen berries work too – thaw and drain first
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/no-bake-strawberry-cheesecake-recipe/
