No bake strawberry cheesecake is a super easy no bake dessert that’s filled with strawberry flavor from fresh strawberries. The perfect spring or summer dessert recipe.
Craving a luscious dessert that can be whipped up in no time? Look no further than this no bake strawberry cheesecake recipe. With the perfect balance of creamy and tangy flavors, all encased in a buttery graham cracker crust. Made with the freshest strawberries, this dessert is a true tribute to the sweetness of summer.
In just a few simple steps, you can create a show stopping dessert with these easy to follow instructions. No need to turn on the oven or spend hours in the kitchen – this recipe is quick and easy. For the no bake strawberry cheesecake, it’s the setting time that takes the longest.
So grab your mixing bowl, put on your apron, and let’s get started on your next no bake dessert!
How To Make No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients needed
- Graham crackers
- Cream cheese
- Strawberries
- Sour cream
- Cool whip
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Cornstarch
Important tips before starting the recipes
- This recipe can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries. If using frozen, allow them to thaw first.
- Be sure not to add cornstarch the portion of the blended strawberries that goes into the actual cheesecake. This will change the texture of the cheesecake. To add, if you want a thicker topping for the sauce, add an extra tablespoon of cornstarch into the slurry. The topping is a little on the runny side naturally as in the photos.
Making the no bake strawberry cheesecake recipe
- First, blend up the graham crackers until they are pretty much dust and crumbles. Then, add in the melted butter and mix. Use that to form the crust of the cheesecake. Press it down until it’s all flat. Use some to form the sides as well.
- Next, in a pot, add in the strawberries and granulated sugar. Cook on medium for about 10 minutes until the water has been released and the strawberries have cooked down some. Then remove from the heat and add into a blender or use an immersion blender and blend everything until smooth. Note, be careful when blending warm or hot liquids. Pressure builds up inside.
- Take half of the blended strawberries and put to the side. Take the other half and pour back into the pot on medium heat. Add in the cornstarch slurry and mix until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, add the cream cheese and sour cream then cream them together. Now, add in the blended strawberries without the cornstarch and mix. Add in the powdered sugar next and mix until even. Lastly, fold in the cool whip into the cheesecake mix.
- Pour the mixed cheesecake on top of the graham cracker crust and smooth everything out. Next add the thickened strawberries on top if it’s cool. If it’s still hot, allow it to cool first or add the topping later.
- Place the assembled cheesecake covered in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours to allow everything to set before serving then slice and enjoy.
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No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
No bake strawberry cheesecake is a super easy no bake dessert that’s filled with strawberry flavor from fresh strawberries. The perfect spring or summer dessert recipe.
Cheesecake
- 4 8 oz full fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup cool whip
Crust
- 2 cup graham crackers, crusted (measure after blending, about 18 crackers)
- 8 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Strawberries
- 4 cup strawberries (576g in weight )
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cold water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (add extra TB for thicker sauce )
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First, blend up the graham crackers until they are pretty much dust and crumbles. Then, add in the melted butter and mix. Use that to form the crust of the cheesecake. Press it down until it’s all flat. Use some to form the sides as well.
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Next, in a pot, add in the strawberries and granulated sugar. Cook on medium for about 10 minutes until the water has been released and the strawberries have cooked down some. Then remove from the heat and add into a blender or use an immersion blender and blend everything until smooth. Note, be careful when blending warm or hot liquids. Pressure builds up inside.
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Take half of the blended strawberries and put to the side. Take the other half and pour back into the pot on medium heat. Add in the cornstarch slurry and mix until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
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In a large bowl, add the cream cheese and sour cream then cream them together. Now, add in the blended strawberries without the cornstarch and mix. Add in the powdered sugar next and mix until even. Lastly, fold in the cool whip into the cheesecake mix.
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Pour the mixed cheesecake on top of the graham cracker crust and smooth everything out. Next add the thickened strawberries on top if it’s cool. If it’s still hot, allow it to cool first or add the topping later.
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Place the assembled cheesecake covered in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours to allow everything to set before serving then slice and enjoy.