Description
An easy and delightful No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake perfect for Valentine’s Day, combining creamy textures with fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Firmly press into a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract, then beat until thick and fluffy.
- Add the strawberries: Fold sliced strawberries into the filling, then pour the mixture into the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate: Allow the cheesecake to set in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Decorate with additional strawberries and drizzle with chocolate syrup before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using Greek yogurt in place of cream cheese. Pairing this cheesecake with dessert wine enhances its flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: no bake, strawberry cheesecake, Valentine's Day dessert, easy dessert