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A creamy cheesecake topped with fresh sliced strawberries sits on a wooden cake stand. A slice is missing, revealing the graham cracker crust. Whole strawberries and a striped towel rest nearby.
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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.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword no-bake vanilla cheesecake
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling 6 hours
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