This luscious No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake recipe is so easy to prep that you’d have a delicious cheesecake in no time without having to turn the oven on. No need to use gelatin yet it firms up nicely. It is so versatile you can also use other fruits for topping. Recipe to make the fruity sauce/topping from scratch is included!
8ozeach of 2 packs of Philadelphia cream cheese, softened at room temperature
14 ozcan of condensed milk
2tbspfresh lemon juice
1 1/2tspvanilla extract
For the Strawberry Sauce/Topping
1lbstrawberries,hulled and coarsely chopped
⅓cupwhite 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!
Notes
TIPS & TRICKSIn 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!As for the cheesecake, you need to use a good quality cream cheese (like Philadelphia 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.
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