This No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake is a light, creamy, and refreshing dessert that’s perfect for warm days or when you want something impressive without turning on the oven. Packed with fresh strawberries and a smooth cream cheese filling, it’s as easy as it is delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fresh, fruity flavor with real strawberries
- No oven required, perfect for beginners
- Creamy, smooth texture with a crunchy base
- Family-friendly and great for gatherings
- Make-ahead dessert that sets overnight
Ingredients
- 2 tsp sunflower oil
- 200g digestive biscuits
- 100g unsalted butter
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 100g white chocolate
- 400g strawberries
- 300g full-fat cream cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of ½ unwaxed lemon
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 200ml double cream
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 20cm springform tin with sunflower oil and line the base with baking paper.
- Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs.
- Melt the butter and mix with biscuit crumbs and cinnamon. Press into the base and chill for 30 minutes.
- Slice 150g strawberries in half and arrange around the edge of the tin. Chop the rest into small pieces.
- Melt the white chocolate gently and let it cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese, vanilla, lemon zest, and honey until smooth. Stir in chopped strawberries.
- Whisk double cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture, then gently fold in the whipped cream.
- Spoon the filling into the tin and smooth the top carefully.
- Cover and chill overnight until set.
- Decorate with extra strawberries before serving.
This No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake is best served chilled for the perfect texture.
Tips & Tricks
- Use full-fat cream cheese for a firmer texture
- Chill overnight for best results
- Swap white chocolate with dark chocolate for a richer flavor
- Add a gelatin sheet if you want extra firmness
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for maximum sweetness
Details
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Chill Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: International
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dietary: Vegetarian
Notes
- You can substitute digestive biscuits with graham crackers
- Maple syrup can replace honey for a deeper flavor
- Add a strawberry glaze topping for extra shine
Nutrition (Approximate per serving)
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 5g
- Carbs: 32g
- Fat: 30g
FAQ
Can I freeze no bake strawberry cheesecake?
Yes, freeze it tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.
Why didn’t my cheesecake set?
It may need more chilling time or firmer whipped cream.
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, but thaw and drain them well first.
Can I make it ahead?
Absolutely, it’s perfect made a day in advance.
Do I need gelatin?
No, but it helps if you want a firmer texture.
Storage
- Fridge: Store up to 3 days covered
- Freezer: Up to 2 months
- Reheating: Not needed; thaw in fridge before serving
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No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
Creamy no bake strawberry cheesecake with fresh strawberries.No oven needed and easy to prepare.Perfect make-ahead dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp sunflower oil
- 200 g digestive biscuits
- 100 g unsalted butter
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 100 g white chocolate
- 400 g strawberries
- 300 g full-fat cream cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of ½ unwaxed lemon
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 200 ml double cream
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 20cm springform tin with sunflower oil and line the base with baking paper.
- Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs.
- Melt the butter and mix with biscuit crumbs and cinnamon. Press into the base and chill for 30 minutes.
- Slice 150g strawberries in half and arrange around the edge of the tin. Chop the rest into small pieces.
- Melt the white chocolate gently and let it cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese, vanilla, lemon zest, and honey until smooth. Stir in chopped strawberries.
- Whisk double cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture, then gently fold in the whipped cream.
- Spoon the filling into the tin and smooth the top carefully.
- Cover and chill overnight until set.
- Decorate with extra strawberries before serving.
This No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake is best served chilled for the perfect texture.
Notes
- You can substitute digestive biscuits with graham crackers
- Maple syrup can replace honey for a deeper flavor
- Add a strawberry glaze topping for extra shine
Conclusion
This No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake is the ultimate easy dessert—fresh, creamy, and beautifully simple. Once you try it, it’ll quickly become your go-to recipe for effortless entertaining.