No-Bake Cheesecake
A creamy and indulgent no-bake cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries, perfect for hot summer days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 260 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- Fresh strawberries for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating a sturdy base for your cheesecake.
- Mix the cream cheese filling: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped cream: Gently fold in the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust in the springform pan.
- Chill to perfection: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries: Top the cheesecake with fresh strawberries before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. You can add lemon zest for a citrus twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg