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Guilt Free No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe

Cool down with this refreshing and guilt-free no-bake strawberry cheesecake! This light and creamy dessert is perfect for hot summer days and requires no oven time. Made with a buttery graham cracker crust and a tangy cream cheese filling, topped with juicy strawberries and a hint of mint, it's the perfect ending to any meal. Find the full recipe, adapted from Woman's Day magazine, here!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 203.7 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 3.3 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Guilt Free No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

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How to Make Guilt Free No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

  1. Coat an 8 x 3-inch springform pan with nonstick spray.
  2. **Crust:** In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs and ¼ cup (½ stick) melted unsalted butter. Mix until evenly moistened.
  3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and ¾ inch up the sides of the prepared pan.
  4. Place the crust in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
  5. **Filling:** In a 1-cup liquid measuring cup, sprinkle 1 packet (1 tablespoon) of unflavored gelatin over ½ cup boiling water. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
  6. In a food processor, puree 16 ounces (2 cups) of cottage cheese until completely smooth and creamy.
  7. Add the dissolved gelatin, 16 ounces (2 packages) cream cheese, ½ cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the food processor.
  8. Process until the mixture is thoroughly blended and smooth.
  9. Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
  10. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  11. Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the filling has completely set.
  12. **Topping:** Wash and dry 1 pint of fresh strawberries. Remove the stems and cut each strawberry into quarters lengthwise.
  13. In a medium bowl, gently toss the quartered strawberries with ¼ cup strawberry jelly.
  14. Once the cheesecake is set, carefully remove the sides of the springform pan and transfer the cheesecake to a serving platter.
  15. Spoon the strawberry mixture over the top of the cheesecake and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

35g

Carbs

5g

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