Description

This Simple Strawberry Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberries is a no-bake dessert that combines a buttery graham cracker crust, a light and creamy cheesecake filling, and a glossy topping of fresh strawberries and jam. It’s refreshing, elegant, and ideal for any warm-weather occasion or holiday spread.

Ingredients

For the crust:

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

¼ cup granulated sugar

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold

For the topping:

2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved

½ cup strawberry jam or preserves, gently warmed

Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Stir in melted butter until combined.
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill while preparing filling.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and mix well.
In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture gently.
Spread filling over crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Spread a layer of warmed strawberry jam over the chilled filling.
Arrange halved strawberries on top and drizzle extra jam if desired.
Remove cheesecake from pan, slice, and serve chilled.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 6 hours (or overnight)
Category: No-bake dessert