No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake is a creamy dessert made with fresh strawberries and cream cheese.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 3½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅔ cup unsalted butter melted
For the Strawberry Purée
- 1 pound strawberries fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 2⅕ cups cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Optional Toppings
- Fresh strawberries
- Strawberry sauce
- Whipped cream
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor.
- Combine the crumbs with melted butter in a mixing bowl.
- Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
Make the Strawberry Purée
- Wash and hull the strawberries.
- Add the strawberries and sugar to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth.
- Set aside.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the sugar and vanilla extract.
- Mix until fully incorporated.
- Slowly pour in the heavy whipping cream while mixing.
- Continue beating until smooth and creamy.
- Fold the strawberry purée into the cheesecake mixture.
- Mix gently until evenly combined and pink in color.
Assemble the Cheesecake
- Remove the crust from the refrigerator.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve
- Once fully set, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan.
- Top with fresh strawberries, strawberry sauce, or whipped cream.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Graham cracker crumbs can be substituted with digestive biscuits.
- Add a layer of strawberry jam on top before serving.
- Garnish with mint leaves for a beautiful presentation.
- Perfect for birthdays, holidays, and summer gatherings.