No-Bake Vanilla Strawberry Cheesecake
A creamy no-bake cheesecake i a classic graham cracker crust and topped with fresh strawberries with hint of balsamic.
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 509kcal
Equipment
- 8 or 9-inch springform pan
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups or spoons
- Cutting board and chef’s knife
- Small bowl for macerating strawberries
- Offset spatula (optional, but makes smoothing the top so satisfying!)
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ⅓ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
Strawberry Topping
- 2 cups fresh strawberries diced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon balsamic
Instructions
Crust
- In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and a pinch of salt until the mixture has a sand-like texture.
- Use a measuring cup to pack the crust evenly into the bottom of the springform pan.
- Place the crust in the refrigerator while you work on the filling.
Cheesecake Filling
- Whip the softened cream cheese until silky and lump-free: with a hand mixer (or stand mixer) until
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla, and continue mixing until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cream until it reaches a firm, cloud-like consistency. Lift and fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese until just combined.
- Spread the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Chill at least 6 hours, or overnight for the best texture.
Strawberry Topping
- Add the diced strawberries, honey, vanilla, balsamic, and a pinch of salt to a bowl. Stir gently.
- Let the mixture sit for at least 15 minutes as the berries release their juices and the flavors blend.
- Spoon the mixture over the cheesecake right before serving, or layer it on top and return to the fridge if you’d like a chilled, slightly syrupy topping.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 39g | Sodium: 335mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g
