This strawberry no bake cheesecake is creamy, light, and perfect when you want an impressive dessert without turning on the oven. With a buttery cookie crust, fluffy cheesecake filling, and sweet strawberries on top, it’s an easy crowd pleaser for any gathering.
Why This Recipe Is So Good
This dessert is simple to make, great for warm weather, and perfect for prepping ahead of time. The strawberry gelatin adds just the right amount of flavor and helps the cheesecake set beautifully, while the fresh strawberries make it feel extra special.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Crisp cookies – Form the base of the crust and add sweetness
- Butter – Binds the cookie crumbs together for a sturdy crust
- Powdered sugar – Sweetens the cheesecake filling smoothly
- Philadelphia cream cheese – Creates a rich, creamy texture
- Heavy whipping cream – Adds lightness and fluff to the filling
- Strawberries – Fresh and juicy topping for classic flavor
- Strawberry gelatin – Adds flavor and helps the cheesecake set
This recipe is great because it uses simple ingredients but looks like a bakery style dessert.
How to Make Strawberry No Bake Cheesecake
These are so easy, fun, and delicious.
Step 1: Make the crust
Crush the cookies until fine crumbs form. Melt the butter and mix with the crumbs, then press firmly into the bottom of an 8 inch springform pan. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Step 2: Mix the filling
In a large bowl, beat together powdered sugar, cream cheese, and heavy whipping cream until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Add the strawberry gelatin
Prepare the strawberry gelatin according to package directions and allow it to cool slightly. Pour into the cheesecake mixture and mix until fully combined.
Step 4: Assemble
Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust. Top with whole or diced strawberries.
Step 5: Chill and set
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the cheesecake is fully set.
Step 6: Serve
Slice and serve chilled.
Tips & Variations
- Use graham crackers, coconut cookies, or vanilla wafers for the crust
- Swap strawberries for raspberries or mixed berries
- Add strawberry slices around the edges for a bakery look
- Chill overnight for the cleanest slices
Perfect For:
- Summer gatherings
- Potlucks and parties
- Holiday dessert tables
- Make ahead entertaining
📸 Don’t Forget the Photo Op!
Those layers and bright strawberries deserve a close up before serving. Tag your creations with @BiteSizedFun and #BiteSizedFun on Instagram. We’d love to see your no bake cheesecake creations.
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Strawberry No bake cheesecake
Ingredients
- 2 cups/ 10 oz crisp cookies of your choice coconut cookies will give sweet flavour but honey graham crackers will work fine too
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 packages Philadelphia cream cheese 8 oz each
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ cup of strawberries
- Strawberry Gelatin – 3oz/ 85g
Instructions
- Crush the cookies in a plastic bag using a rolling pin until they are finely crushed.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat and mix in the crushed biscuits until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan to form the crust. Refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, whipping cream, and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare the Strawberry Gelatin according to package instructions, let it cool, and pour into the batter. Mix until all ingredients are fully blended.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the biscuit crust. Place whole or diced strawberries on top.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Serve chilled. Enjoy your delicious no-bake strawberry cheesecake biscuit.
