How to Make a Luscious No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake in Just 7 Simple Steps!
This no-bake strawberry cheesecake is a breeze to make, offering layers of creamy cheese filling with a sweet strawberry topping, all on a crisp graham cracker crust. It’s the ideal dessert for a hot summer day or any special occasion.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 2.5 cups graham cracker crumbs about 2 sleeves
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 3 packages cream cheese softened, 8 oz each
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream chilled
Strawberry Topping
- 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
- 0.5 cup strawberry jam
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well mixed. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create the crust.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully blended.
- Spread the cream cheese filling over the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the strawberry jam until it becomes liquid. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Arrange the sliced strawberries over the cheesecake filling, then drizzle the cooled strawberry jam over the top.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until set.
Notes
This cheesecake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. For a bit of extra flavor, try garnishing with mint leaves or a touch of lemon zest before serving.