No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

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A smooth, creamy No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust and sweet strawberry topping. This easy dessert is perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 25

Chill Time 6

Total Time 6 25

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12 slices

Calories 385 kcal

Ingredients

For the Crust

1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons Melted butter
2 tablespoons Granulated sugar

For the Cheesecake Filling

16 oz Cream cheese, room temperature
0.75 cup Powdered sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 cup Heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons Gelatin (optional) For extra stability

For the Strawberry Topping

2 cups Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1: Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into a springform pan and chill for 20 minutes.
Step 2: Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mix until combined.
Step 3: Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Fold into the cream cheese mixture. Add dissolved gelatin if using.
Step 4: Spread the cheesecake filling over the crust. Chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Step 5: Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until softened. Mash slightly or puree for desired consistency.
Step 6: Once cooled, spread strawberry topping over the cheesecake. Garnish with extra strawberries or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

For a crunchier base, you can bake the graham cracker crust at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, even for this no-bake cheesecake.

Nutrition Information

- Calories: 385 kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Sugar: 22g
- Protein: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
- Sodium: 220mg

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