Description
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake is a creamy and refreshing dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust, fluffy cream cheese filling, and a fresh strawberry topping. It’s an easy, make-ahead treat that requires no oven and is perfect for summer gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
- Spread filling evenly over chilled crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until set.
- Arrange sliced strawberries on top of the cheesecake. Warm strawberry jam slightly and brush over berries for a glossy finish, if desired.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Chill overnight for best texture and clean slices.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for a stable filling.
- Fresh strawberries give the best flavor, but thawed frozen ones can be used.
- A springform pan makes for easier serving and presentation.
- To freeze, wrap tightly and store for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
