This Best No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake is rich, creamy, sweet and so refreshing! Its light and perfectly balanced flavor will magically melt in your mouth.
No-Bake Eggless Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe
No-bake cheesecake is one of those crazy-easy desserts that everyone loves, and this No-Bake Eggless Strawberry Cheesecake is not the exception!
It’s rich, creamy, sweet, and tart. Its light and perfectly balanced flavor will magically melt in your mouth.
This No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake with Condensed Milk is a lot easier to make than baked cheesecake. Plus, it’s fail-proof since we’re essentially cutting every single complicated step that a classic baked cheesecake requires!
It’s a mouthwatering dessert that can be easily made ahead of time; your friends and family will definitely be impressed.
NO-BAKE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE INGREDIENTS
You’ll need:
For the Crust:
- Graham crackers crumbs
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter
For the Strawberry Puree:
- Fresh lemon juice
- Unflavored gelatin
- Fresh strawberries
- Cornstarch
For the Strawberry Filling:
- Heavy whipping cream
- Confectioners’ sugar
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Sweetened condensed milk
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and instructions (scroll down).
HOW TO MAKE NO-BAKE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE
Like I mentioned above, this no-bake strawberry cheesecake recipe is very easy to make:
1 – Make the Crust:
- Line a 9-inch round springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine graham crumbs, butter, and sugar with a fork until evenly moistened.
- Pour the crumbs mixture into the pan and press the crumbs down into the base and up the sides. Tip: Use the bottom of a measuring cup or glass to press down the crumbs evenly.
- Refrigerate until you make the filling.
2 – Make the Strawberry Puree:
- Add the strawberries to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
- Add the strawberry puree to a saucepan or skillet.
- Add cornstarch; mix to combine. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to thicken and bubble.
- Remove from heat, pour into a bowl and set aside to cool.
- Mix the lemon juice and gelatin and let sit for 2 – 3 minutes.
- When the strawberry puree is cooled (a bit warm is ok), heat the gelatin in the microwave until it’s melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted gelatin into the strawberry mixture and stir well to combine. Set the mixture aside to continue cooling.
3 – Make the Strawberry Filling:
- Whip cream and confectioners’ sugar with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Place the cream cheese and sour cream in the bowl and beat over medium speed until it is smooth, creamy, and free of lumps.
- Beat in the condensed milk a little at a time, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl occasionally.
- Add strawberry puree and continue mixing until well incorporated.
- Add whipped heavy cream and gently foil in using a spatula.
- Pour the mixture over the crust; tap gently to remove any air bubbles. Smooth the top with a knife. Refrigerate until firm, at least 4-6 hours, ideally overnight.
- Before unmolding run a sharp knife between the cheesecake and the side of the pan. Unclasp sides of the pan and remove cheesecake.
TIPS AND TRICKS TO MAKE THE PERFECT NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE
- Make sure that your cream cheese and sour cream are at room temperature to avoid lumps.
- Do NOT use low-fat ingredients or the cheesecake won’t set up.
- Don’t skip the lemon juice. Adding lemon juice or any other acidic juice to condensed milk will thicken up the milk making this process an important cooking technique. The lemon juice thickens up the milk without any heat.
- Do NOT rush the chilling time by placing the cheesecake in the freezer to set. You really need to use the refrigerator for that step, otherwise, the crust and filling will be too-hard-to-enjoy.
NO BAKE CHEESECAKE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why Did My No-Bake Cheesecake Not Set?
There are a few reasons why a no-bake cheesecake didn’t set:
- Not following the recipe or not measuring the ingredients properly.
- Not using the right ingredients, such as low-fat cream cheese or sweetened condensed milk.
- Not enough chilling time. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4- 6 hours, but overnight is better.
Is Baked Cheesecake Better Than No Bake?
Not at all! Both are delicious, however, baked and no-bake cheesecakes have completely different texture. Baked cheesecake is dense and velvety, while the no-bake cheesecake is light and airy.
What Pan Do You Use to Make No-Bake Cheesecake?
In my opinion, a springform pan for this recipe is the best option. I used a 9-inch springform pan, but you could use an 8-inch or a 10-inch. A deep-dish pie plate would work too if you don’t plan to unmold the cheesecake.
Is It Ok to Use Yogurt Instead of Sour Cream in This Recipe?
Plain yogurt works in place of sour cream pretty well!
Can I Omit Sour Cream?
Yes, you can, but the filling won’t have the same tangy flavor. I would recommend replacing with plain yogurt if that’s an option.
STORING
No-Bake Cheesecake will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Be sure to either store it in an airtight container or to tightly wrap the springform pan in plastic wrap when storing it.
FREEZING
No-bake cheesecake is freezing friendly! Just follow these steps:
- Chill the no-bake cheesecake as instructed (in the recipe below).
- wrap the whole pan in 1 layer of plastic wrap, then 1 layer of aluminum foil.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
Ready to eat it? Thaw in the refrigerator, then slice and serve.
PRO TIP:
I don’t recommend adding any decorative whipped cream topping (or any topping) until you are ready to serve.
MAKE AHEAD
This is the perfect make-ahead dessert! You can either make the whole cheesecake 1-2 days in advance or make the crust and strawberry sauce the day before and keep then in the refrigerator until ready to use.
IMPORTANT: Remember that this dessert requires at least 4 – 6 hours of chilling so make sure to plan ahead.
THIS EASY NO-BAKE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE WITH CONDENSED MILK IS THE BEST ONE I’VE EVER TASTED! IT’S SO SIMPLE TO MAKE AND SO DELICIOUS.
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Best No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients
Crust:
- 2 ¼ cups (280 gr) graham crackers crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 10 tablespoons (140 gr) unsalted butter
Strawberry Puree:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 1 lb (450 gr) fresh strawberries, washed and hulled (see notes)
- 2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
Strawberry Filling:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
- 24 oz (680 gr) full fat cream cheese, softened (3 blocks, 8oz each)
- ¼ cup (60 gr) sour cream
- 1 (14 oz – 397 gr) can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
Make the Crust:
- Line a 9-inch round springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine graham crumbs, butter, and sugar with a fork until evenly moistened.
- Pour the crumbs mixture into the pan and press the crumbs down into the base and up the sides. Tip: Use the bottom of a measuring cup or glass to press down the crumbs evenly.
- Refrigerate until you make the filling.
Make the Strawberry Puree:
- Mix the lemon juice and gelatin and let sit for 2 – 3 minutes.
- Add the strawberries to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
- Add the strawberry puree to a saucepan or skillet. Add cornstarch; mix to combine. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture begins to thicken and bubble, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the strawberry mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat, pour into a bowl, and set aside to cool. Note: After thickening the strawberry puree you will have around 3/4 cup.
- When the strawberry puree is cooled (a bit warm is ok), heat the gelatin in the microwave in 10-second increments, stirring between, until it’s melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted gelatin into the strawberry mixture and stir well to combine. Set the mixture aside to continue cooling while you work on the rest of the recipe.
Make the Strawberry Filling:
- In a medium bowl, whip cream and confectioners’ sugar with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until you prepare the filling.
- Place the cream cheese and sour cream in the bowl and beat over medium speed until it is smooth, creamy, and free of lumps.
- Beat in the condensed milk a little at a time, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl occasionally.
- Add strawberry puree and continue mixing until well incorporated.
- Add whipped heavy cream and gently foil in using a spatula.
- Pour the mixture over the crust; tap gently to remove any air bubbles. Smooth the top with a knife. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
- Before unmolding run a sharp knife between the cheesecake and the side of the pan. Unclasp sides of the pan and remove cheesecake.
Notes
- Chill the no-bake cheesecake as instructed (in the recipe below).
- wrap the whole pan in 1 layer of plastic wrap, then 1 layer of aluminum foil.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
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- Easy Eggless Mini Cheesecakes
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- Mini Greek Yogurt Strawberry Cheesecake
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