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
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups strawberries frozen or fresh, divided
- ½ tub cool whip 8 oz
- ½ 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 ½ cups of the strawberries and the cool whip. Beat until well combined.
- In a blender or magic bullet combine ½ 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!
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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.
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That wraps up today's post. Easy and quick. That's the way Lunie rolls.
Toodles and smoochies! xx
mel
I might make mini quiches or sweet potato cheesecakes.
Kim Bee
I like the way you think.
mel
I subscribed too!
Kim Bee
Thanks Mel.
Lori W
Sounds yummy!!!
Kim Bee
Thanks Lori.
Terri C
I would probably make this recipe first. Looks good!
Kim Bee
Awe you are too sweet. Thank you.
Terri C
I subscribed to your e-mail! Can't wait!
Kim Bee
Thanks.
Julie K
That looks delicious!
I'd make an Oreo cheesecake. Have been wanting to make one for my blog for a while now.
Kim Bee
Thank you.
That sounds lovely.
Janetta Dobler
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
Oh my gosh, that sounds divine.
Robin
I'd make a margarita cheesecake'
Kim Bee
Nice, I like the sound of this one.
Kristen M.
I'd make a Key-Lime Cheesecake.
Kim Bee
Yummy, one of my faves.
Doreen
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
Thanks so much for visiting. Peace right back at ya.
Doreen
Hello again, I just subscribed and really look forward to the emails. Have a great day all!! Peace
Kim Bee
Thank you. Hope you enjoy them.
beatriz
cherry!! good old cherry 🙂
Kim Bee
I love cherry. I think it's my all time fave.
Meghan Finley
I'd make pistachio cheesecake
Kim Bee
Ohhh, I wanna come over when you do.
Meghan Finley
I'm an email subscriber
Kim Bee
Thanks.
Mary
I love cheese cake , peanut butter and strawberries so, if I won this pan, I would have to make both!!