This may be one of the easiest cheesecakes you will ever make. I love cheesecakes that are baked in the oven, but some days I just do not have time to mess around. When I have days like that I do things like this. That way I get an amazing dessert without sacrificing hours in the kitchen.
Whipping Cream Week continues. This one uses it in the filling. It’s a great way to use up spare heavy cream you may have around the house.
Today is our last day together before B-Dude heads back. We’ll spend about half a day together before we make the trek to Toronto. This is all hinging on the weather since we seem to be having yet another winter storm. It’s also contingent on puppy being okay. I am heading out with her in about an hour to the vet. Hopefully it’s nothing serious. If all goes well I’ll spend the night in Toronto with B-Dude, then drive him to the airport early in the morning. After that my plan is to hang out with Izzy from Crumb. So let’s all cross fingers the weather mellows out and the puppy is okay. Otherwise I’ll be seeing Izzy in the spring. Have I mentioned how much I hate winter lately?
Winter blows!
Since today’s theme seems to be rushing and doing things quickly I am just going to cut to the chase today. Here’s some pics, the recipe, followed by a giveaway. How’s that for speedy delivery?
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoon sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 packages of cream cheese 8 oz size, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups strawberries frozen or fresh, divided
- 1/2 tub cool whip 8 oz
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the Garnish:
- Whipped cream either homemade or store bought
- Strawberries
Instructions
For the Crust:
- In a medium sized bowl combine the graham crumbs and butter. Mix until well combined. Pour into parchment lined 9 x 13 pan. Press down firmly.
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a stand mixer combine the cream cheese and sugar, beat until well combined and fluffy.
- Add 1 1/2 cups of the strawberries and the cool whip. Beat until well combined.
- In a blender or magic bullet combine 1/2 cup of the strawberries and the heavy cream. Mix until thick and creamy. Add this to the stand mixer and beat again until incorporated really well.
- Pour over the graham crust and smooth out.
- Place in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
- Garnish with whipping cream and strawberries.
- Serve with a big old strawberry smile!
Notes
This is a no bake cheesecake so it's not as thick when you slice into it. Make sure you let it set up for at least 4 hours. Inspired by Kraft Kitchen's Smoothie Cheesecake
I am ordering myself a new cheesecake pan so I’ve decided to splurge and pick one up for one lucky reader as well. It’s the Chicago Metallic 12 cup Lift and Serve Singles Square Pan from Amazon. You can view it by clicking here.
Giveaway Deets:
To enter please leave a comment saying what kind of cheesecake you would make if you won this pan. Easy peasy and sorta cheesy!
Extra entry:
Sign up for an email subscription by filling in the form at the top of the page. Then leave a separate comment telling me you did so. These will be verified.
Giveaway is open to the U.S. and Canada. Giveaway closes on Monday March 4th at midnight. Winner will be contacted by email and has 72 hours to respond. If there is no response within that time a new winner will be drawn. Draw will be made by random.org.
GIVEAWAY CLOSED!
Winner was entry 145, Renee Dobbs. Congrats Renee! Let me know when the pan arrives. Cannot wait to see what you whip up in it.
If you would like to buy this pan feel free to swing by my Amazon store. Just head to the top of the page and click shop. I earn a small commission on any sales.
That wraps up today’s post. Easy and quick. That’s the way Lunie rolls.
Toodles and smoochies! xx
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Yummy! Your cheesecake looks wonderful!! I think I would make a key lime pie cheese cake or a peanut butter and jelly cheesecake, actually those are both on my must make list!!
Kim Bee says
Thanks Jennifer. Key lime would be lovely. Now I want key lime cheesecake.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Signed up for e-mails. I couldn’t miss scrumptious recipe!
Kim Bee says
Thank so much Jennifer. xx
Heather @ Bake, Run, Live says
I would love to win this pan! My brother loves cheesecake- it’s his favorite dessert. However, he has a hard time with portion control! Making the individual ones means I could freeze them for him!
Oh, he likes his cheesecakes plain. Me- I need chocolate in mine!!
Kim Bee says
Ah, this pan would be perfect for him. Portion control is hard for me too. If you make me little ones I just think I can eat more. It’s not good. Lol.
I’m with you. Chocolate is my fave.
[email protected] says
I like cheesecake baked in the oven too, but sometimes there’s no time. This looks terrific! And looks so nice. Those Chicago Metallic pans are really nice, too – great giveaway. Not much more to say than this because, well, you (uncharacteristically!) had so little so say today. 😉 Good stuff – thanks.
Kim Bee says
I know right, I was all quiet today. It happens rarely. Lol.
I am just chomping at the bit to get this giveaway over with so I can order my own pan.
marly z. says
Now all I can think about is Strawberry Cheesecake, so that’s the plan.
Kim Bee says
Lol, I love it when a plan comes together.
marly z. says
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Kim Bee says
Thanks so much Marly.
Tina D says
I would make turtle or red velvet cheesecake!!!
Kim Bee says
Both good choices and two of my personal faves.
Kate | Food Babbles says
Yum!! I love quick, easy recipes and if I don’t even have to turn on the oven? Even better!! Hope the weather holds off so B-Dude can make his flight and definitely hope the puppy is alright 🙁 As for that cute cheesecake pan, I think I would make a banana cheesecake. I’ve been on a banana kick lately and thought to myself just yesterday that I’ve never had bananas in cheesecake and then you post this adorable mini cheesecake pan. Must be fate 🙂 I don’t even own a mini cheesecake pan. Only the big ones so I think either way I need to buy one! Thanks for the wonderful recipe and giveaway.
Kim Bee says
I concur! Easy=happy me!
B did in fact make his flight, we hit some black ice on the way but we coped.
Puppy is a-ok for now. She has a kneecap issue. Nothing urgent but as she gets older she may need surgery.
You totally have me craving banana cheesecake now.
Kate | Food Babbles says
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Kim Bee says
Thanks Miss Kate!
Renee says
Well isn’t that a pretty pink cheesecake! Nice about the no-bake part.
If I won the cheesecake pan the first cheesecake I would make is either a chocolate or possibly a chocolate peanut butter one. Or perhaps one with coconut. Hmmm… decisions, decisions.
Kim Bee says
I think maybe you need to combine all three and make some chocolatey/peanut butter/coconut magic happen.
@lizzysdarcy says
I’d make a blueberry cheesecake.
Kim Bee says
Perfect choice.
Rachel says
Mmmm I’d make my Maple- Bacon Cheesecake! Its Sooooo yummy!
Kim Bee says
Now that’s a cool combo!
Rachel says
here’s the recipe for it
http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/cake/maple-bacon-cheesecake.html
Rachel says
I signed up for the emails after looking at the pan… I LOVE making mini desserts! Cupecakes, cookies, mini cake-in-a-jar, etc
Kim Bee says
Thanks so much Rachel. I am with you. Love anything in mini form.
Kristen says
Before I say anything else, I just want you to know how much I like it that you stress everything in pink font.
That pan is cool. I am sure that my fam would like boring old cherry topped NY style cheesecake. I would have to make something full of sugar and gluten because 12 little cheesecakes would be way too dangerous if they were gf.
Hope you have a safe and wonderful trip to Toronto!
Kim Bee says
I think when you yell at folks they take it better when it’s in pink! Lol. I’ve had so many giveaways where people say “I didn’t see that” so I took it and ran with it. Can you see it now peeps, I think so! Bah ha ha!
I love plain old boring cherry. It’s my absolute fave. Next to chocolate cherry that is.
Had a semi safe and fun trip. Hit some black ice on the way up. Scary!
CCU says
Your cheesecake looks so delicious my friend, it looks beautifully made 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Kim Bee says
Thanks so much Uru. It’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Ramona says
You know I love some no bake desserts. 🙂 I love this. 🙂 PS… regarding your comment of winter blowing…. Amen to that. That is so true!! Where is spring???
Kim Bee says
I love no bake. It’s just so easy. And the results are creamy no fail desserts which is appealing when life gets crazy. Which is always here.
I hear ya, I want sunshine. Now!
Terri says
I would make this no bake strawberry cheesecake, it looks so good!
Kim Bee says
Thank you so much Terri!
Terri says
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Kim Bee says
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Ann says
I love the strawberry cheesecake…AND the pan! …but I would make something chocolate in it!
Kim Bee says
You know I love me some chocolate Ann. If you win I’ll have to visit so I can try some.
Ann says
I’m a subscriber! You rock!
Kim Bee says
Thanks Ann. xx
Ryan says
There are so many awesome things going on with this recipe– it’s no bake, it’s strawberry, and it’s cheesecake!! YU-UM!! I would so love to have some right now! Hope you have a wonderful weekend and sorry you all are having such a stinky winter. 🙁
Thanks for a great giveaway! I would probably make a lemon cheesecake (saw a recipe I’ve wanted to try).
Kim Bee says
Thanks Ryan.
It’s been a wild winter here. Lots of snow storms and wicked cold. Seems like the coldest winter we’ve had in eons. Or I’m just getting old.
I think lemon would be perfect.
Cebe says
I will make a vanilla and salty caramel cheesecake…i am totally obssessed with salty caramel!
Kim Bee says
Good choice. I always thought salted caramel was some tricky thing that took hours to make. Little did I know how simple salted caramel was. I’m a believer now.
Cebe says
I already subscribe 🙂
Kim Bee says
Thanks Cebe.
Claire says
I’d make a blueberry cheesecake.
Kim Bee says
I love blueberry. It was one of my dad’s faves.
Joann says
Your cheesecake looks delish!!. Since it is a 12 serving I would make 12 individual being different cheesecakes. This is a tough one but I would have to do 12 different fruits or Kaluha,Baileys,Creme De’Menthe & so on. Something fun,freeze them for a nice warm summer day & then enjoy!
Linda Parks says
I have been getting your emails and look forward to each one!
Kim Bee says
So happy to hear that Linda. Makes me happy to know people enjoy my stuff.
Linda Parks says
I would make my kids favorite…a Milkyway cheescake
Kim Bee says
Okay seriously want an invite for dinner and dessert now.
Carolyn says
Your cheesecake is simply gorgeous, Kim! Is there such thing as Frangelico cheesecake? I just made some homemade frangelico and I can’t think how to use it!!!
Kim Bee says
Well there darn well is now. I say do it. What have you got to lose.
Kelley Combs says
I would bake a Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake. Blueberries are a favorite around here!
Kim Bee says
That sounds so good Kelley.
Kristi says
I would make a chocolate cherry cheesecake.
Kim Bee says
That is my all time favourite.
Anne @ Have a Cookie! says
I would make a lemon cheesecake swirled with lemon curd. Yum!
Kim Bee says
Oh my gosh that sounds divine.
Anne @ Have a Cookie! says
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Kim Bee says
Thanks Ann.
Suzanne says
Mmmm Bailey’s Cheesecake, ooo oo or lemon, no blueberry, no wait, double chocolate cheesecake! Ooo it’s cheesecake and i love any flavour except cherry!
Kim Bee says
I like the way you think! Except the cherry part. I love cherry, lol.
Amanda Thompson says
I would make a lemon cheesecake.
Kim Bee says
Love lemon!
Amanda Thompson says
I already follow via email 🙂
Kim Bee says
Thanks Amanda.
Suzanne says
Subscribed via email and i follow you on fb!
Lisa vanderwal says
Inwould make this one, it sounds easy. My only question is could I do make this without out a stand mixer, I still don’t have one…..
Kim Bee says
Abso-freaking-lutely. Just use a hand mixer. Or mix by hand with a whisk if needed.
teevee says
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Kim Bee says
Thank you.
Linda Crowder says
If I won the pan, I would like to try your No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake and take it the dining room where the rest of the seniors gather (I live in a senior apartment complex) to have afternoon coffee. I would share, tell them about the new pan, and invite them to join you on FaceBook. Even if I don’t win the pan, I think I will do this anyway! Thanks for the chance to win.
Kim Bee says
You are such a sweetie Linda. I love that you share, it’s a good thing in life. Good luck and thanks for reading.
kesha says
I would make a Reeses Peanut Butter cup cheesecake! Yours looks yummy too!
Kim Bee says
That sounds super yummy!
kesha says
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Kim Bee says
Thanks Kesha.
Lori Lynn says
The cheesecake looks so cheery. Hope the pooch is OK.
LL
Kim Bee says
Thanks so much Lori Lynn. She is doing so much better. It’s basically a bum kneecap but for now it’s okay. Later in life she may need surgery.
Elena Vo says
Thanks for the fun giveaway! I’d make a vanilla cheesecake with pistachio ganache!
Kim Bee says
Okay pistachio is one of my favourite things in the whole world.
Susan Christy says
I would make a 3 layer cheesecake.
Kim Bee says
Nice choice.
Rena says
Id make a caramel cheesecake!
Kim Bee says
Caramel cheesecake sounds fabulous.
Asiya @ Chocolate and Chillies says
There is a light cheesecake by Cook’s Illustrated I’ve been wanting to try for awhile…that would be first on my list!
April says
Been thinking of peaches lately and would love to try a cheese cake with them.
fireauntmom says
If I had that cheesecake pan I would make an Amarretto Cherry Cheesecake first. Then I would try your recipe for the strawberry cheesecake.
Kim Bee says
That sounds really fantastic. I love anything with cherry.
Donna says
I think I’d make a peanut butter cheesecake.
Kim Bee says
Love peanut butter, sounds wonderful.
Alissa says
Amazing–I’d make a million different kinds of cheesecakes but I’d start out with a turtle cheesecake. I just can’t pass on anything with caramel
Kim Bee says
Okay you had me at turtle. You know I’m a serious turtle fanatic.
Denise Wilson says
peanut butter cheesecake!
Kim Bee says
Love peanut butter!
Denise Wilson says
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Kim Bee says
Thanks Denise.
Nikki says
I would make blueberry cheesecake yum!
Kim Bee says
Great choice, love blueberry.
Barb says
plain cheesecake is my absolute favorite ,so that is what i would make
Kim Bee says
I like simple some days. Plain is awesome.
Gourmantine says
I’d probably go for experimenting and make persimmon cheesecake.
Kim Bee says
That sounds like perfection. Persimmon perfection.
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Winter does blow! And this cheesecake blows my mind! Seriously, this looks so good, and I love those cute little spoons.
Kim Bee says
It does right.
Thanks. I love cheesecake and cute spoons.
Holly says
I saw a Turtle Cheesecake recently that I would LOVE to make (and eat!). I like your no-bake option.
Kim Bee says
I am a girl with a serious turtle addiction. I have a no bake turtle cheesecake recipe on the blog if you ever want to try a no bake version.
Amy Orvin says
I’d like to make a strawberry cheesecake.
Kim Bee says
Strawberry is the bomb.
Amy Orvin says
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Kim Bee says
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Sarah says
Your cheesecake looks sooo cool!!!!
I’d probably make a light cheesecake of whipping cream and cream cheese mixture with a layer of melted chocolate on the bottom, layered with a dark chocolate ganache and topped with a toasted pistachio sprinkling.
Kim Bee says
Thanks.
Okay I’m totally coming over when you make that.
mel says
I might make mini quiches or sweet potato cheesecakes.
Kim Bee says
I like the way you think.
mel says
I subscribed too!
Kim Bee says
Thanks Mel.
Lori W says
Sounds yummy!!!
Kim Bee says
Thanks Lori.
Terri C says
I would probably make this recipe first. Looks good!
Kim Bee says
Awe you are too sweet. Thank you.
Terri C says
I subscribed to your e-mail! Can’t wait!
Kim Bee says
Thanks.
Julie K says
That looks delicious!
I’d make an Oreo cheesecake. Have been wanting to make one for my blog for a while now.
Kim Bee says
Thank you.
That sounds lovely.
Janetta Dobler says
I already subscribe.
I love a nice creamy cheesecake, but have been thinking of developing a vanilla chai cheesecake. My layered pumpkin cheesecake would go well in this pan!! Yum!
Kim Bee says
Oh my gosh, that sounds divine.
Robin says
I’d make a margarita cheesecake’
Kim Bee says
Nice, I like the sound of this one.
Kristen M. says
I’d make a Key-Lime Cheesecake.
Kim Bee says
Yummy, one of my faves.
Doreen says
Hello, I would make your strawberry no bake cheesecake as it sounds so good and easy. Thank you for sharing the recipe. Peace
Kim Bee says
Thanks so much for visiting. Peace right back at ya.
Doreen says
Hello again, I just subscribed and really look forward to the emails. Have a great day all!! Peace
Kim Bee says
Thank you. Hope you enjoy them.
beatriz says
cherry!! good old cherry 🙂
Kim Bee says
I love cherry. I think it’s my all time fave.
Meghan Finley says
I’d make pistachio cheesecake
Kim Bee says
Ohhh, I wanna come over when you do.
Meghan Finley says
I’m an email subscriber
Kim Bee says
Thanks.
Mary says
I love cheese cake , peanut butter and strawberries so, if I won this pan, I would have to make both!!