Strawberry No-Bake Cheesecake

Strawberry No-Bake Cheesecake

Yield: 8-inch (20 cm) cheesecake – 8 slices

🛒 Ingredients

• 🥜 Crust:

• 200 g digestive biscuits (or graham crackers)
• 80 g melted butter
• 80 g chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
• 2 tbsp sugar (optional)

• 🍓 Strawberry Filling:

• 400 g cream cheese (room temperature)
• 200 ml heavy cream (cold)
• 120 g powdered sugar
• 250 g strawberry puree (fresh or frozen blended)
• 10 g gelatin (or 2 tsp) + 3 tbsp water
• (or agar-agar alternative)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 🍦 Topping:

• Whipped cream
• Fresh strawberries

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust

Crush biscuits into fine crumbs.

Mix with melted butter + chopped nuts + sugar.

Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.

Chill in fridge for 30 minutes.

2. Make the Filling

Beat cream cheese + powdered sugar + vanilla until smooth.

In another bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.

Mix strawberry puree into the cream cheese mixture.

Gently fold in whipped cream.

3. Add Gelatin

Bloom gelatin in water (5–10 min), then gently heat until dissolved.

Add gelatin to the filling and mix quickly.

4. Assemble

Pour filling over chilled crust.

Smooth the top.

Refrigerate for at least 6 hours (preferably overnight).

5. Decorate & Serve

Top with whipped cream and fresh strawberry slices.

Slice and serve chilled ❄️

💡 Tips for Best Result

Use full-fat cream cheese for a rich texture.

Don’t overmix after adding whipped cream (keeps it airy).

For stronger flavor, add a few drops of lemon juice.