This luscious No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake recipe is so easy to prep that you’d have a delicious cheesecake in no time with no baking involved! No need to use gelatin yet it firms up nicely. It is so versatile you can also use other fruits for topping. The recipe to make the fruity sauce/topping from scratch is included! Perfect dessert for Thanksgiving, Christmas, summer time, or any other day!
I am totally obsessed with cheesecake! If you’re a follower of Manila Spoon you probably would have noticed that I have so many cheesecake recipes on the blog. I can’t remember the exact number but it’s close to 10, I’d say.
What can I say? I just love this creamy, cheesy dessert, especially when smothered all over with a luscious fruity or berry topping! It’s simply irresistible!
I love cheesecakes so much that I won’t feel guilty breaking my diet (whatever diet I may be on at that time) just so I can eat a slice of it! For me, it would all be worth the extra calories!!!
That is the case with this fabulous cheesecake which is so deliciously perfect for summer because it’s no-bake! No need to turn on the oven and heat up the entire house! Who wants to do that?
Are you ready to make this scrumptious luscious No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake yet?
Here are some helpful NOTES & TIPS! (For full recipe and instruction and to print the recipe, see recipe card below.)
First, let’s have a quick rundown of the ingredients you need!
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE CRUST
- graham crackers or digestive biscuits, crushed
- a little sugar
- unsalted butter, melted
In making the crust, I sometimes use digestive biscuits because my English hubby who grew up with it thinks it tastes better than graham crackers.
I don’t know if there’s much difference but I leave that decision to you. You can also choose to add some nuts to the crust (for extra flavor and crunch) or leave it nut-free. Either way works!
FOR THE CHEESECAKE
- Philadelphia cream cheese softened at room temperature
- condensed milk
- fresh lemon juice
- vanilla extract
As for the cheesecake, you need to use good quality cream cheese so it holds up well. I have tried cheaper cream cheeses but they turned up soft and not as firm as I’d want them to be.
Definitely worth getting Philadelphia cream cheese for this or at least Trader Joe’s cream cheese as that’s also what I often use. The latter is pretty reasonably priced and always works well for me!
Make sure to use cream cheese that’s been softened at room temperature previously and not chilled or straight from the fridge. If the cream cheese is softer, it would be easier to beat and cream it ensuring there would be no lumps on your cheesecake.
With this, you would be assured of having a smooth and lump-free cake. No lumpy cheesecake allowed!!!
FOR THE STRAWBERRY SAUCE/TOPPING
- strawberries, hulled and coarsely chopped
- a little white sugar
- zest of 1 lemon
- juice of 1/2 lemon
This delightful no-bake cheesecake includes a recipe on how to make the yummiest strawberry sauce from scratch. Don’t fancy strawberries? Simply replace the strawberries with your favorite summer berry or fruit if you prefer another flavor.
With so many berries and fruits that are in season right now, you can opt to use your favorite fruit as topping for this. While I use here one of my favorite summer berries – strawberries – if you are more of a blueberry or raspberry fan – then surely use that instead.
The sauce is also pretty easy to make and requires very minimal ingredients – just 3 and that already includes the fruit of your choice! How’s that for easy!
Are you ready now to tackle your next cheesecake project? Enjoy! Do leave us a comment once you’ve made any of our recipes as we’d love to hear from you. Thanks and happy summer!
Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 cups graham crackers or digestive biscuits crushed
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 8 tbsp salted butter melted
For the Cheesecake
- 8 oz each of 2 packs of Philadelphia cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 14 oz can of condensed milk
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, (up to 4 tablespoons, if you like it more lemony)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Sauce/Topping
- 1 lb strawberries, hulled and coarsely chopped
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- zest of 1 lemon
- juice of 1/2 lemon, or to taste
Instructions
For the Crust
- To make the crust, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until evenly moistened. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and side of a greased 9-inch springform pan using the smooth bottom of a glass. Make sure it’s evenly spread out. Set aside in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to chill as you make the filling.
For the Cheesecake
- Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese in medium speed until soft, creamy and completely smooth (no lumps). Add the condensed milk slowly and continue to beat until the mixture is smooth. Occasionally scrape the sides of the mixing bowl to ensure that there are no lumps remaining on the side or at the bottom. Pour in the lemon juice and vanilla extract and beat again until just until it’s mixed.
- Pour the filling into the crust and refrigerate overnight or until fully set. This can be made 1-2 days ahead. Just before serving drizzle some of the strawberry sauce for topping.
For the Strawberry Sauce/Topping
- To make the sauce, in a small saucepan combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon zest and juice and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Cook until the fruits begin to break down and release their juices at the same time mashing a few berries to help in the process. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens roughly 10-12 minutes or to your desired consistency. The sauce will continue to thicken as it stands. Leave to cool completely before using. Store in the refrigerator if not using right away. Enjoy!
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Last updated on June 8th, 2024 at 07:28 pm
This was so good and the sauce, oh my gosh – I want to eat it on everything!
This cheesecake is amazing! We all wanted seconds.
I love cheesecake too! But my favorite kind of cheesecake comes with a nice topping like this! AHH..pure heaven!
I love a good no-bake cheesecake, and that strawberry sauce looks SO good. Thanks for the recipe!
Love this easy no-bake cheesecake. I’m not a fan of using the oven a lot in the summer because it’s just too hot. So this is the perfect summer dessert and the strawberry topping is the perfect complement.
I agree with your husband that digestives are better in cheesecake crusts! This cheesecake looks fabulous – and I think no-bakes are best!
I was looking for a great no bake cheesecake recipe and this one turned out perfect. The flavors are so tasty and the texture is so creamy.
This no-bake cheesecake looks awesome, a perfect summer dessert for all the family. 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
This no-bake cheesecake is one of the best desserts to try using strawberries. So delicious. Thanks for sharing.
I consider myself the cheesecake queen, but I’ve never made a no-bake cheesecake. I loved the creaminess and ease of the recipe.
We love cheesecake in my family. I’ve never tried with strawberry jam on the top though, this is an amazing option. Thank you.
I love cheesecake and have never tried a no-bake version. I will look for digestive biscuits since I’m also not such a great fan of graham crackers. Can’t wait!
What a delicious recipe for a no bake cheese cake, and the strawberry sauce was amazing and so delicious too. Will make it again, no doubt. Liked the nut addition in the crust. Really great idea!
Your cheesecake looks delicious and so mouthwatering. It’s digestive biscuits every time in the crust for me, they’re my favourite biscuit.
I love no-bake cheesecakes, and this one with strawberry looks so so delicious. This is just perfect to use seasonal strawberries.
The cheesecake looks delicious and I loved it is no bake. The strawberry topping looks luscious.
Cheesecake is always worth breaking the diet! 😉 I love that this is no-bake – perfect for summer with the strawberries.
Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts! I love the strawberries on top, which looks like it adds an awesome additional flavor. Thanks for sharing!
I love simple delicious desserts. What a great way to enjoy fresh strawberries. This is the perfect party dessert.
Absolutely love this recipe! I’ve made this about 4 times and each time it’s met with rave reviews!