No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
A light and creamy No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake with a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with substitutions)
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups Graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup Granulated sugar
6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
2 (8-ounce) blocks Cream cheese, full-fat, softened
¾ cup Granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Lemon juice, fresh
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 ½ cups Heavy cream, cold
2 cups Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (or to taste)
1 teaspoon Lemon juice, fresh
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup of sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and chill
- Make the Strawberry Topping: Combine 1 cup sliced strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a bowl. Set aside
- Whip the Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add ¾ cup sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until fluffy
- Whip the Heavy Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form
- Combine Filling Ingredients: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour the cream cheese filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours
- Add Final Topping: After chilling, top with the macerated strawberries and additional sliced strawberries before serving
Notes
For clean slices, use a warm knife and wipe it between cuts.
Best to chill overnight for optimal texture.
Find it online: https://onthatplate.com/no-bake-strawberry-cheesecake/