No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
Servings 12
Ingredients
Strawberry Sauce
- 1 1/2 lbs strawberries quartered (4 cups)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Golden Oreo Crust
- 36 Golden Oreos about 14 oz
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Filling
- 2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 3 blocks 24 oz total cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar divided
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup strawberry puree
- 1 1/2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
Strawberry Whipped Cream
- 3/4 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons strawberry sauce
To Decorate
- Fresh strawberries
- Golden Oreo cookies
Instructions
Strawberry Sauce
- Prepare Sauce: Puree the strawberries in a food processor. Pour into a medium saucepan and add granulated sugar. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 40 minutes until reduced to 1 1/4 cups. The sauce should be thick and darkened.
- Cool Sauce: Transfer the sauce to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and cool completely. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Reserve Portions: You’ll need 3/4 cup of the sauce for the cheesecake batter, 1/4 cup for swirling, and 2 tablespoons for the whipped cream.
Golden Oreo Crust
- Process Oreos: Crush the Oreos into a fine powder using a food processor.
- Mix Crust: Combine the Oreo crumbs with melted butter.
- Form Crust: Press the mixture into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch or 8-inch springform pan. Use a spatula or the sides of a cup to pack it tightly.
- Chill Crust: Freeze the crust for at least 15 minutes. Alternatively, bake it in a 325°F oven for 12 minutes if you prefer.
No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Filling
- Dissolve Gelatin: Combine water and gelatin in a small bowl. Let sit for 1 minute. Microwave for 5-10 seconds until melted. Cool slightly.
- Beat Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and beat until combined. Scrape the bowl.
- Add Ingredients: Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, 3/4 cup strawberry puree, and dissolved gelatin until combined.
- Whip Cream: In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes.
- Fold Cream: Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, then fold in the remaining whipped cream until smooth.
- Layer Cheesecake: Remove the crust from the freezer. Pour 1/3 of the cheesecake batter into the crust. Smooth with a spatula. Drizzle a few tablespoons of strawberry sauce and swirl gently. Repeat layers, finishing with a smooth layer on top.
Strawberry Whipped Cream
- Whip Cream: Beat the whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Add the strawberry sauce and mix to combine.
- Pipe Cream: Place the whipped cream in a piping bag fitted with a tip.
Decorate
- Finish Cheesecake: Chill the cheesecake in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight. Remove the springform ring.
- Add Toppings: Pipe the strawberry whipped cream on top. Decorate with fresh strawberries and Golden Oreos.
Notes
Storage
- Refrigerate: Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Wrap the cheesecake tightly in plastic and store in an airtight container for up to 2 months. For easier serving, slice before freezing and wrap each piece individually. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Notes
- Sour Cream: Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute.
- Cream Cheese: Use brick-style cream cheese, not the spreadable kind.
- Toppings: Try lemon curd, mango curd, or passion fruit curd.
- Crust: Baking the crust helps it hold together better, but it’s optional. Use graham cracker crumbs for a different twist.
- Strawberry Sauce: Store-bought strawberry jam can be used instead.
- Mini Cheesecakes: This recipe yields about 35 mini cheesecakes.
- Cheesecake Bars: Use a 9×9-inch pan lined with parchment paper for cheesecake bars.