Description
Luscious No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake brings creamy indulgence to summer dessert tables with minimal effort. Cool strawberry swirls and silky cream cheese create a refreshing treat you’ll savor down to the last delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) strawberry puree
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, melted
Sweetening and Stabilizing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons gelatin
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a buttery foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter until thoroughly incorporated. Press the mixture firmly into the base of a 9-inch springform pan, creating a compact crust. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency. Incorporate vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
- In a separate vessel, transform heavy cream into a voluminous mixture with stiff, elegant peaks. Delicately integrate the whipped cream into the cream cheese blend, ensuring a uniform texture without deflating the airiness.
- Distribute the luxurious cheesecake filling uniformly across the chilled crust, creating a smooth, even surface.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and strawberries soften into a glossy compote. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Elegantly drizzle the warm strawberry topping over the prepared cheesecake filling, creating an appealing marbled effect. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and texture to set perfectly.
Notes
- Achieve a perfectly crisp crust by pressing the graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly into the pan, using the back of a spoon or bottom of a measuring cup.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before beating to prevent lumps and create a smooth, creamy filling that blends seamlessly.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for those with dietary restrictions.
- Enhance the strawberry flavor by adding a splash of strawberry extract or using fresh, ripe strawberries at the peak of their season for maximum sweetness and vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg