No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

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Hi Bold Bakers!

WHAT YOU GET: A fresh, melt-in-your-mouth cheesecake bursting with sweet and fruity strawberry flavor. This decadent No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake looks and tastes elegant, yet this dessert can be made in just under 20 minutes.

My No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake is an easy dessert recipe that is the perfect treat for summer and refreshingly delicious for picnics. It’s also one of the best ways to take advantage of strawberries while they are in their peak season! Topped with fresh strawberries and vibrant flowers, this cake makes for an impressive treat.

In Ireland, we eat a lot of cheesecakes like this one. My Mum made many for us growing up, however, she used to melt a tablet of strawberry or lemon jelly and mix it in. Here’s the recipe for my ‘The Easiest No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake’. It’s still to this day one of my favorite desserts, jelly and all.

No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Inspiration

I saw a gorgeous cheesecake decorated with flowers by ‘Call me Cupcake’ on Pinterest. That’s where I got the inspiration to adorn my beautiful No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake. I adore Linda Lomelino’s recipes and think you should definitely check out her blog.

Should You Use Gelatin Or Not?

One of the best parts about this No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake recipe is that it doesn’t contain eggs or gelatin – perfect for vegetarians! However, if you prefer to include gelatin, the biggest difference is that your cheesecake will firm up faster and make it easier to slice.

Though this recipe works without gelatin, there are many kinds of gelatin to choose from to set and firm your No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake. Check out my ‘How To Work With Gelatin’ page to find out what’s the difference between gelatin and agar agar or gelatin powder versus gelatin sheets. I also have some helpful tips on how to bloom gelatin and provide vegan substitutes for all my Bold Bakers!

Tools You Need To Make No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake:

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Food processor or blender
• 9-inch springform pan (Gemma-approved!)
• Plastic wrap
• Mixing bowls
• Stand mixer, hand mixer, or whisk
• Optional: resealable plastic bag, rolling pin, and fork

No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Toppings 

By simply decorating your dessert, you can take it to a whole other level. I used strawberries and lavender, but here are some other flavors you can try:

• Raspberries
• Blueberries
• Blackberries
• Lemons
• Rose
• Honeysuckle

Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips For Making The Best No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake:

• No food processor? No worries! Place biscuits or graham crackers into a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Crush the biscuits with your hands or with a rolling pin until they become fine crumbs. For the cheesecake filling, mash the strawberries with a fork in a mixing bowl and combine them with other ingredients.
• Heavy cream vs. whipping cream: For this recipe, whipping cream provides a better, lighter texture perfect for a pillowy and creamy strawberry cheesecake.
• Out of whipping cream but have regular milk? Try out my ‘Turn Milk Into Whipping Cream’ recipe as a substitute.
• If you want to try a vegan and dairy-free substitute for whipping cream, try whipping coconut milk instead.
• For extra sweetness and to enhance the strawberry flavor, use strawberry-flavored Jell-O instead of gelatin.
• Wrap the bottom piece of your springform pan with parchment paper or tin foil, then assemble the pan. Wrap the outside of the pan with tinfoil to further prevent leakage.
• Prepare this cheesecake up to 3 days in advance for convenient storage and readiness for that summer picnic or party.

For Other No-Bake Cheesecakes, Check Out:

• Pumpkin Cheesecake
• Single Serve Funfetti Cheesecake
• Fudge Brownie Cheesecake
• Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
• Single Serve Lemon and Blueberry Cheesecake

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