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Creamy No-Bake Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake

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A luscious, creamy no-bake cheesecake topped with a fresh strawberry crunch, perfect for a quick and easy dessert that feels special without baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (150g) crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
  • ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup (30g) chopped toasted almonds or pecans
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream, chilled
  • ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or honey
  • ⅓ cup (35g) crushed freeze-dried strawberries or freeze-dried strawberry powder
  • Optional: toasted coconut flakes or chopped pistachios for extra texture

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Crush graham crackers or digestive biscuits until fine with some small chunks. Mix with melted butter, chopped toasted nuts, and sugar until mixture holds when pressed. Press firmly into the base of a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate to set.
  2. Make the cheesecake filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, mixing until silky. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and gently fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour filling over chilled crust and smooth the top.
  3. Prepare the strawberry topping: Toss sliced strawberries with sugar or honey and macerate for 10 minutes. Drain excess liquid if needed. Sprinkle crushed freeze-dried strawberries or powder over berries. Add toasted coconut flakes or pistachios if desired.
  4. Assemble and chill: Spoon strawberry mixture evenly over cheesecake filling. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  5. Serve: Remove cheesecake from pan carefully, slice with a knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts, and serve chilled.

Notes

Softened cream cheese is key to avoid lumps. Chill cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Whip cream to soft peaks only. Macerate strawberries to release juices but drain excess to avoid soggy topping. For firmer cheesecake, dissolve a small amount of gelatin or agar-agar in warm water and add to filling. Can substitute nuts or omit for allergies. Use gluten-free crust for gluten-free version. Vegan/dairy-free adaptations possible with vegan cream cheese and coconut cream.

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