No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
A creamy and refreshing No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, silky smooth cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberry topping. Perfect for warm days and special occasions, this easy-to-make dessert requires no oven and offers delightful texture contrasts and customizable flavors.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
Topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- Prepare the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until the mixture resembles damp sand. Press firmly into the base of a serving dish or individual jars to create an even, compact layer. Chill in the refrigerator to set while preparing the filling.
- Make the creamy filling: Beat room-temperature cream cheese in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Gradually add sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture to achieve a light and airy texture.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour the filling over the chilled crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Layer sliced fresh strawberries on top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the cheesecake to fully set and develop flavor.
- Add the strawberry topping: Before serving, combine diced fresh strawberries with sugar and lemon juice to macerate. Spread this glossy, vibrant topping over the set cheesecake to finish with juicy freshness.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth, lump-free filling.
- Chill the crust well to prevent sogginess.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Allow enough chilling time for the cheesecake to set completely for clean slices.
- Whip cream to soft peaks; overwhipping can make it grainy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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