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Delicious no-bake strawberry cheesecake pie topped with fresh strawberries

No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Pie

A delightful dessert with a creamy cheesecake filling, crisp graham cracker crust, and a vibrant strawberry topping.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 18 pieces graham crackers, finely crushed (about 2-1/2 cups)
  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Topping
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2-1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 Tbsp strawberry gelatin
  • 1 pint fresh sliced strawberries (about 2 cups)

Method
 

Preparation of the Crust
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the finely crushed graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Use a fork to blend them together until fully combined.
  2. Press this crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
  3. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
Make the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In another medium bowl, use a mixer to beat the room temperature cream cheese, sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well-blended.
  2. Spread this creamy mixture evenly over the prepared pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Prepare the Strawberry Topping
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, water, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt over medium heat.
  2. Cook the mixture, stirring continuously, until it becomes clear and thick, then remove it from heat.
  3. Gradually add the strawberry gelatin, stirring until dissolved completely. Allow this mixture to cool to room temperature.
Assemble the Pie
  1. Once the gelatin mixture has cooled, gently stir in the sliced fresh strawberries, coating them in the sweet glaze.
  2. Pour this strawberry mixture over the cheesecake layer in the pie crust.
Chill and Set
  1. Cover the pie with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate it until set, which should take about 2 hours.
  2. Once it’s firm, slice and serve your No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Pie!

Notes

To achieve a smoother filling, ensure that the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing. You can add pureed fresh strawberries into the cheesecake filling for a stronger strawberry flavor. Experiment with different fruits like blueberries or raspberries for a mixed berry topping.