No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

Here’s a delightful No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake recipe:

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling:

• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream

Strawberry Topping:

• 1 lb (450g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• ½ cup strawberry jam or preserves

Instructions:

Crust:

1. Prepare Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
2. Press Crust: Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Use the back of a spoon or a flat surface to pack it tightly.
3. Chill: Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the filling.

Cheesecake Filling:

1. Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
2. Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
3. Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined and fluffy.
4. Assemble: Pour the cheesecake filling over the chilled crust and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Strawberry Topping:

1. Prepare Topping: In a small saucepan, warm the strawberry jam over low heat until smooth.
2. Layer Strawberries: Arrange sliced strawberries on top of the cheesecake.
3. Glaze: Brush the strawberries with the warmed strawberry jam to give them a glossy finish.

Chill:

• Cover the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.

Once chilled, remove from the springform pan and enjoy your No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake!