Bright red strawberries meet a cookie crunch in a dessert that requires no oven and little fuss. This No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake combines an Oreo crumb base with a light, creamy filling. It’s quick to assemble, chill, and serve for warm days, parties, or a simple family treat.
Fast facts: time, yield and category
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: about 12 slices
- Category: Dessert — No-bake
- Cuisine: American-style cheesecake
Ingredients for the Oreo crust and strawberry filling
Oreo crust
- 2 cups finely crushed Oreo cookies
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles (optional)
Strawberry cheesecake filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 oz fresh strawberries, chopped
- 5 teaspoons gelatin powder, dissolved in 3 tablespoons cold water
Topping
- 1 cup Cool Whip (or whipped topping)
- Additional sprinkles for garnish
Step-by-step: assemble the no-bake cheesecake
- Combine crushed Oreo crumbs, melted butter, and sprinkles in a bowl until moistened.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of an 8-inch springform pan.
- Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the filling so it firms up.
- Pour cold water over the gelatin powder and let it sit to bloom for a few minutes.
- Warm the bloomed gelatin gently until dissolved, then allow it to cool slightly.
- Whip the heavy cream with 1/2 cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Beat the cream cheese with 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add vanilla.
- Slowly mix in the cooled, liquid gelatin into the cream cheese mixture on low speed until uniform.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries gently so they don’t break down too much.
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the strawberry-cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Transfer the filling into the chilled Oreo crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 5 hours, or until it sets firmly.
- Remove the springform ring, spread Cool Whip on top, and finish with sprinkles before serving.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to slice.
Practical tips and ingredient swaps
- If fresh strawberries are scarce, use thawed frozen berries drained well.
- Substitute graham crackers for Oreos for a milder crust.
- For a firmer set, chill overnight instead of 5 hours.
- Use unflavored gelatin to avoid altering taste; bloom it first for best texture.
- Room-temperature cream cheese blends more smoothly and avoids lumps.
Serving ideas, storage and nutrition highlights
- Serve chilled with extra sliced strawberries and a drizzle of strawberry sauce.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Each slice is roughly 249 calories, with about 19.8 g sugar and 16.4 g fat.
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