No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake That's Effortlessly Delicious
This No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake is a refreshing dessert made with fresh strawberries and cream cheese, perfect for summer.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- food processor
- - Mixing bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 cup Graham Crackers Crushed
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Filling
- 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Strawberries Washed and hulled
- 3/4 cup Sugar Adjust to taste
- 16 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Whipped
For Topping (Optional)
- 1 cup Additional Strawberries Fresh, sliced
- 1/2 cup Strawberry Purée Blended strawberries with a bit of sugar
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs, mix with melted butter, and press into a 9-inch springform pan. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Blend together washed and hulled strawberries with sugar until smooth. Optionally, strain through a fine sieve.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat room temperature cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy whipping cream until fluffy.
- Gently fold the strawberry purée into the cream cheese mixture, then pour it onto the chilled crust. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Slice the cheesecake and top with additional strawberry purée or fresh strawberries before serving.
Notes
Chill for at least 6 hours for best results. Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.