No-Bake Strawberry Crisp Cheesecake
No-Bake Strawberry Crisp Cheesecake is a delightful, oven-free dessert that merges tangy strawberry flavor with creamy cheesecake and a crunchy cookie topping.
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Servings: 11
Ingredients
Crust
- Vanilla Cream Cookies: 300 g ~0.66 lb, crushed
- Unsalted Butter: 85 g ~0.19 lb, melted
Filling
- Strawberry Gelatin: 1 packet ~85 g / ~0.19 lb
- Boiling Water: 240 ml 1 cup
- Cream Cheese: 450 g ~1 lb, softened
- Granulated Sugar: 150 g ~0.33 lb
- Heavy Whipping Cream: 240 ml 1 cup, chilled
- Powdered Sugar: 60 g ~0.13 lb
- Crushed Strawberry Wafer Cookies: ~10 pieces for extra crunch in filling
Crunch Topping
- Strawberry Wafer Cookies: ~6 pieces crushed
- Vanilla Cream Cookies: ~6 pieces crushed
- Optional 2–3 drops pink food coloring for a vibrant look
Instructions
Craft the Crust
- Crush 300 g vanilla cream cookies.
- Mix crumbs with melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
- Press into a 10-inch springform pan.
- Freeze for ~15 minutes to set.
Prepare the Filling
- Dissolve strawberry gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water; let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar to stiff peaks in another bowl.
- Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
- Gently stir in cooled gelatin.
- Add crushed strawberry wafer cookies for extra texture.
Layer It Up
- Spread half the filling on top of the crust; freeze ~15 minutes to firm the layer.
- Add remaining filling, smoothing the surface.
Create the Crunch Topping
- Crush strawberry wafers and vanilla cream cookies; combine.
- For a pink hue, add a few drops of pink coloring if desired.
- Scatter over the top of the cheesecake, pressing gently.
Chill & Serve
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours (or overnight) for best texture.
- Once set, carefully remove from the pan, slice, and enjoy this refreshing no-bake treat.
Notes
If you want to give your No-Bake Strawberry Crisp Cheesecake an even bolder strawberry hue, consider adding a couple of drops of pink or red food coloring. This extra pop of color makes the dessert stand out beautifully—perfect for parties or special occasions. Also, remember that allowing the cheesecake to chill overnight not only helps it set fully but also intensifies the flavors, making each slice even more irresistible the next day!