Description

A reliable, no-bake creamy strawberry cheesecake with a graham cracker crust that requires no oven and is perfect for summer gatherings or make-ahead desserts.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups (150g) crushed graham crackers
6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
32 ounces (900g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
2 cups (480ml) heavy cream, cold
1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup (240g) strawberry jam or preserves

Instructions

Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or zip-top bag.
Mix crumbs with melted butter, granulated sugar, and salt.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan and chill in the refrigerator.
In a large, cold bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form and set aside.
Beat softened cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
Fold one-third of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to lighten it.
Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until just combined.
Spoon dollops of strawberry jam over the cheesecake mixture.
Swirl the jam into the cream using a knife or spatula for a marbled effect.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, until set.
Remove sides of the pan and slice with a hot, dry knife. Serve cold.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature to avoid lumps. Use cold bowls and beaters for whipping cream. Do not over-fold the whipped cream to maintain airiness. The cheesecake must be chilled for at least 4 hours to set properly. It does not freeze well due to texture changes in the cream.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 28
Sodium: 280
Fat: 32
Saturated Fat: 19
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 1
Protein: 6

Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake, graham cracker crust, summer dessert, make-ahead dessert, creamy cheesecake