No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake 1772363998438 37bv

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 16 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups Heavy whipping cream, chilled
• 2 cups Fresh strawberries, sliced
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 0.25 cup Strawberry jam(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until combined, then press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

3. 3

   In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

4. 4

   Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.

5. 5

   Pour the filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.

6. 6

   Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to set.

7. 7

   Toss the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice; let sit for 15 minutes to create a syrup.

8. 8

   Top the chilled cheesecake with the strawberry mixture and optional warmed jam glaze before serving.