Claudia Martinez
No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe with Strawberries Recipe.
No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe with Strawberries
From the crust to the whipped cream filling, this cheesecake is 100% no-bake. Mascarpone elevates the flavor and texture of cheesecake. It's an elegant, crowd-pleasing summer dessert.
Servings 12 people
Calories 443kcal
Cost $10-$12
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 stick
- 1 1/2 cups graham crackers, (from 12 whole crunchy pieces)
Unbaked Cheesecake Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 12 ounces chilled mascarpone cheese
- 1 1/4 cup frozen heavy whipping cream
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
Strawberry topping:
- Strawberry sauce recipe, drained and refrigerated
- 8 ounces fresh sliced strawberries
Instructions
to equip:
- Make the strawberry sauce and strain it through a sieve, pressing the solids with a spoon to get as much syrup as possible. Set aside to cool to room temperature or cover and refrigerate if ready ahead of time. You will keep the filtered strawberry sauce
How to make unbaked cheesecake:
- In the bowl of a food processor, coarsely crumble the graham crackers and whisk them into small crumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a bowl, add 1 tablespoon sugar and 8 tablespoons melted butter. Stir until crumbs are evenly moist, then press into bottom of a 9" springform pan, moving 1/2" up the sides. Freeze for 15 minutes or refrigerate for 30 minutes until crumbs are set.
- In a large bowl, combine 8 ounces cream cheese and 2/3 cup granulated sugar. Beat on medium/high speed 3 minutes until fluffy and smooth, scraping bowl as needed. Sit aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl, and using a clean, hand-held electric beater, beat 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form (3-5 minutes on high speed). Reduce speed to medium/low and add 12 ounces of mascarpone until well blended and smooth.
- Use a spoon to fold the cream cheese into the whipped mascarpone mixture until well combined. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice, adding 1 tablespoon at a time, and fold in until well combined.
- Transfer the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight, until completely cooled. Arrange sliced strawberries in rings on top, brush with filtered strawberry sauce, and spread additional strawberry sauce on top of each slice.
Notes
Unbaked cheesecake (crust, filling and syrup) can be made up to 3 days in advance, perfect for entertaining.
Hi, I followed this recipe to a tea and I left it in the fridge overnight, problem I had was that the Graham cracker crumbs were sticking to the bottom of the spring form pan. Did I do something wrong? Should I of maybe oiled the bottom before putting the crumbs in?
hey, is it possible to use the creamy filling for a cake filling?
One of the best cheesecake recipe. Thank you so much for this easy yet mouthwatering recipe. I made this recipe more than 2 times. Just a quick question.
Can I add mango purée or chopped mangos in the cream cheese and mascarpone mixture before letting it set? Will there be any problem with setting the mixture? And top it with fresh mangoes on the top after it is set.
Can I incorporate the cream from Oreo cookies into the cheesecake or would that not mix well?
My crust keeps getting stuck to the pan. I have made this a dozen times. I spray the bottom good but still sticks😩
Awesome and super easy! We loved it! Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Hi,
I made this twice already and my husband and I absolutely love it. We add the strawberries and I also make the sauce. Thank you so much for this recipe. I love to watch you cook and you always make it as easy as possible.
I made this yesterday and my kids couldn’t wait to try it. They were not disappointed. It is light, creamy and absolutely delicious. I have tried so many of your recipes Natasha and every single one is perfect! When I need a recipe, I just go straight to your site! Thanks so much for all your wonderful recipes. ❤️
I made this no bake cheesecake and it is absolutely the best cheesecake I have ever had! I sliced and wrapped individual slices and keep in freezer. Freezes great. Thank you for this awesome recipe!
Hi, what if I don’t have mascarpone can I substitute it with sour cream? Thank you
Looks delicious, I was wondering, my son in law has an allergy to lemons. Could I substitute something else? Maybe vanilla?
Thank you
I made this recipe for my dads birthday and he absolutely loved it. He gave some to his coworkers and they loved it also. Thank you for sharing this recipe
Can I just ask is it 2 to 3 cups of granulated sugar or 2 thirds of a cup please