No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
A dreamy, creamy no-bake cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, rich vanilla filling, and a generous topping of fresh strawberries and homemade strawberry glaze. A perfect make-ahead dessert for spring and summer gatherings.
- Author: Djihane
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 32 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (75g) melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (100g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the base of a springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- For the topping, combine half of the strawberries, water, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat for about 5–7 minutes until thickened and glossy. Let cool.
- Spoon the strawberry glaze over the set cheesecake and top with remaining fresh strawberries.
- Serve chilled and slice with a warm knife for clean cuts.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling.
- Chilling overnight provides best results.
- Use a warm knife for cleaner slices.
- Can be made a day ahead for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake, summer dessert, make-ahead dessert, cream cheese dessert