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No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake (No egg No Gelatin)

This no bake strawberry cheesecake recipe is the perfect dessert for a hot summer day. The no-egg, no-bake cheesecake filling requires just two ingredients – mascarpone cheese and sugar! This delicious dessert is so easy and takes just 10 minutes to prepare!

no bake strawberry cheesecake in the weck jar

This delicious strawberry cheesecake has a wonderful creamy texture.

A crunchy digestive biscuit crust is topped with a simple mascarpone cheesecake filling and a sweet and tart strawberry sauce. I love adding some fresh strawberries during British strawberry season.

Any leftover strawberries go into strawberry desserts such as Fresas con Crema (Mexican Strawberries and Cream) for a quick no cook, no bake dessert recipe!

I love how the filling is so quick to prepare – just 2 ingredients and you have the perfect no bake cheesecake recipe! The cream cheese filling remains light and fluffy. It is also gelatin-free.

I tend to prepare this cheesecake in jars so I do not have to worry about the filling setting. You could however, still prepare this in a springform pan. Sometimes I use martini glasses like in this no bake mango ginger cheesecake.

Some baked cheesecake recipes we also prepare are eggless cheesecake, vegan burnt basque cheesecake and instant pot mango cheesecake

three no bake strawberry cheesecake jars next to serving spoons

Why you will love this easy cheesecake recipe

Eggless cheesecake

Easy dessert recipe compared with traditional cheesecake – no need for a water bath

Can be enjoyed any time of year – simply change up the cheesecake topping

Kid-friendly fun recipe – children will love making this simple dessert for special occasions such as Mother’s Day

If making cheesecake jars – you do not have to worry about setting the cheesecake as much. No need for cool whip

Make ahead dessert.

no bake strawberry cheesecake ingredients list

Ingredients for No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

For the cheesecake mixture:

Mascarpone cheese

A mix of icing sugar and caster sugar. Icing sugar contains a small amount of corn starch which helps to stabilise the filling. If you only have caster sugar, use that only and make cheesecake jars.

If you have regular sugar, you can make caster sugar at home by grinding down granulated sugar to a powder. You could use brown sugar but it will impart a different taste and colour.

Optionally fold in whipped heavy cream. Heavy whipping cream that is whipped to soft peaks will make the filling even lighter and more creamy

Optionally add a teaspoon of vanilla extract which goes wonderfully with the strawberry flavor.

For the base:

Digestive biscuits or Graham crackers

Melted butter – use either salted or unsalted butter

For the strawberry sauce:

Fresh or frozen strawberries

Regular sugar

Optional toppings

Pipe whipped cream that has been whipped to stiff peaks

Top with mixed fresh fruit

Spoon over fresh strawberry puree

Top with a spoon of strawberry jam

How to make No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

Firstly, prepare the biscuit layer.

Crush your biscuits in a food processor on high speed until fine crumbs form. You can also crush the biscuits using a rolling pin.

Place in a separate bowl and mix in the melted butter well. You do not need much butter if serving in jars otherwise the crust will harden too much in the fridge.

Spoon or spread the crust mixture into an even layer in the cake tin or jars.

Set the prepared crust aside

In a large bowl, whip the mascarpone cheese and sugar using a wire whisk or spoon. The best way to do this is using room temperature cream cheese as it beats much quicker.

Or, use an electric mixer or stand mixer with the paddle attachment at low speed or medium speed for around 30 seconds.

Mix in vanilla extract if using.

Spoon or pipe the cream cheese mixture onto the graham cracker crust.

Place the cheesecakes in the fridge to set for 2 hours.

Meanwhile, prepare the strawberry sauce.

In a small saucepan, heat either fresh or frozen strawberries with sugar over a medium heat.

In around 5 minutes, the strawberry mixture will thicken.

You can leave the sauce with bits or blend using an immersion blender to make it smooth. Optionally add a drop of lemon juice

Allow the sauce to cool before adding to the top of the cheesecake.

strawberry sauce jug and cheesecake jar placed on a round plate
three eggless no bake strawberry cheesecake jars garnished with mint and fresh berries

Storage

The cheesecake can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Keep away from strong smells and keep covered with plastic wrap or use an airtight container.

Leftover strawberry sauce will keep for 1 week in the fridge. It can be used to top ice creams or panna cotta.

More Egg Free and Gelatin Free Recipes

Mango Panna Cotta

Vegan Jelly/Jello

Mango Eton Mess

Egg-free Nog

Chocolate Mousse without Egg

Mango Pancakes No Egg

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three jars of no bake strawberry cheesecake on a pink napkin with brass spoons

No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake (No Gelatin)

Hayley Dhanecha
This no bake strawberry cheesecake recipe is the perfect dessert for a hot summer day. The no-egg, no-bake cheesecake filling is gelatin-free and requires just two ingredients – mascarpone cheese and sugar! This delicious dessert is so easy and takes just 10 minutes to prepare!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
setting time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American, British, International
Servings 4 servings (jar)
Calories 909 kcal

Equipment

  • 4 jars ( I used 220ml weck jars)
  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 Spoon
  • 1 pan

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Sauce

  • 300 grams strawberries I have used frozen
  • 50 grams sugar
  • 25 ml water

Eggless Cheesecake

  • 10 digestive biscuits or graham crackers
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 500 grams mascarpone cheese at room temeprature
  • 150 grams caster sugar or powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon icing sugar confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Garnish (optional)

  • 4 strawberries fresh
  • 1 tablespoon mint leaves fresh

Instructions
 

Strawberry Sauce for Cheesecake

  • In a pan take 300 grams strawberries , 50 grams sugar and 25 ml water.
    adding sugar to frozen strawberries
  • Bring it to boil over medium heat. Simmer on low heat. In around 5 minutes, the strawberry mixture will thicken.
    strawberry sauce being cooked
  • You can leave the sauce with bits or blend using an immersion blender to make it smooth. Optionally add a drop of lemon juice.
    smooth strawberry sauce for cheesecake
  • Allow the sauce to cool before adding to the top of the cheesecake.

No Bake Cheesecake

  • Crush or grind the 10 digestive biscuits in a coffee grinder. You can also crush the biscuits using a rolling pin.
  • Add 4 tablespoon unsalted butter in ground biscuits, mix well.
  • Divide the biscuit mixture (crust) in 4 jars or ramekins.
  • Press lightly using a spoon.
  • Set the prepared crust aside
  • In a big mixing bowl add 500 grams mascarpone cheese , 150 grams caster sugar and 2 tablespoon icing sugar
  • Whip or mix well using a wire whisk or stand mixer with the paddle attachment at low speed or medium speed for around 30 seconds.
  • Mix in vanilla if using.
  • Spoon or pipe the cream cheese mixture onto the graham cracker crust.
    cheesecake filling spooned into jar
  • Place the cheesecakes in the fridge to set.
  • Spoon a few tablespoons of cooled strawberry sauce on top of the cheesecake before serving.
  • Garnish the cheesecake with fresh strawberries and mint leaves.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake (No Gelatin)
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
909
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
72
g
111
%
Saturated Fat
 
43
g
269
%
Trans Fat
 
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
155
mg
52
%
Sodium
 
253
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
205
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
53
g
18
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
29
g
32
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
 
2164
IU
43
%
Vitamin C
 
52
mg
63
%
Calcium
 
223
mg
22
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The nutritional information provided is an approximation calculated by an online calculator/plugin. Please consult a professional dietitian for nutritional advice.

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Recipe Rating




Dimpy

Monday 27th of March 2023

Very tasty food 😋 😍

Biren

Saturday 18th of September 2010

These cheesecake looks lovely and the pictures are gorgeous! I like that it is an eggless, no bake recipe. Thanks for sharing.

TREAT AND TRICK

Saturday 18th of September 2010

Simple but beautifully presented, looks yum..

Unknown

Friday 17th of September 2010

lovely..very tempting!! even i have one in my draft..will post soon..:)

Nammaruchi.blogspt.com

Friday 17th of September 2010

Very tempting cake Jagruthi...Lovely presentation!