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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe with Creamy Layers to Impress

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A quick and easy no-bake strawberry cheesecake with a buttery crust, creamy filling, and a fresh strawberry layer that impresses without the oven heat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs or digestive biscuits, crushed
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in fridge for about 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the strawberry layer: In a small saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until thickened and strawberries soften (5–7 minutes). Let cool completely.
  3. Whip the cream: Beat cold heavy whipping cream in a large bowl until stiff peaks form (3–4 minutes).
  4. Make the cream cheese filling: Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
  5. Combine whipped cream and cream cheese: Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture using a spatula to keep filling light and airy.
  6. Assemble the cheesecake: Spread half of the creamy filling over chilled crust. Spoon cooled strawberry mixture evenly on top. Cover with remaining cream cheese filling and smooth surface.
  7. Chill: Cover cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  8. Serve: Decorate with fresh strawberries or crushed graham crackers if desired before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth filling. Keep heavy cream cold for better whipping. Chill cheesecake overnight for best results. Use a hot, damp knife for neat slices. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained well. Cornstarch in strawberry layer is optional but helps thicken.

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