No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
This easy and refreshing no-bake strawberry cheesecake is the perfect summer dessert! The creamy cheesecake filling is mixed with a fresh strawberry puree and then nestled inside a sweet graham cracker crust.
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 pinch salt
Filling
- 16 ounces fresh strawberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- whipped cream, for topping
- fresh strawberries, for topping
Instructions
Crust
- Add the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, butter, and salt in a medium-sized bowl and mix until incorporated.
- Add the graham cracker mixture to a 9-inch springform pan and press firmly into the bottom and sides. Place in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.
Filling
- Wash and chop your strawberries. Add them to a blender or a food processor and blend until pureed. Press through a fine mesh strainer with a rubber spatula to remove any pulp and seeds.
- Add ½ cup of granulated sugar and the cornstarch to a small pot and whisk to combine. Add the smooth strawberry puree and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and stir to combine.
- Cook the strawberry mixture over medium heat until thick, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, remaining ½ cup of sugar, remaining tablespoon of lemon juice, and vanilla together until smooth and creamy. Add the heavy cream and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Carefully fold the strawberry puree into the cheesecake batter and then pour it into the chilled crust.
- Chill the cheesecake for at least 3 hours, or overnight, before serving.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and whipped cream before enjoying!
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 645kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 1563IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg
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