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!
Extra entry:
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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
kesha
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Kim Bee
Thanks Kesha.
Lori Lynn
The cheesecake looks so cheery. Hope the pooch is OK.
LL
Kim Bee
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
Thanks for the fun giveaway! I'd make a vanilla cheesecake with pistachio ganache!
Kim Bee
Okay pistachio is one of my favourite things in the whole world.
Susan Christy
I would make a 3 layer cheesecake.
Kim Bee
Nice choice.
Rena
Id make a caramel cheesecake!
Kim Bee
Caramel cheesecake sounds fabulous.
Asiya @ Chocolate and Chillies
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
Been thinking of peaches lately and would love to try a cheese cake with them.
fireauntmom
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
That sounds really fantastic. I love anything with cherry.
Donna
I think I'd make a peanut butter cheesecake.
Kim Bee
Love peanut butter, sounds wonderful.
Alissa
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
Okay you had me at turtle. You know I'm a serious turtle fanatic.
Denise Wilson
peanut butter cheesecake!
Kim Bee
Love peanut butter!
Denise Wilson
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Kim Bee
Thanks Denise.
Nikki
I would make blueberry cheesecake yum!
Kim Bee
Great choice, love blueberry.
Barb
plain cheesecake is my absolute favorite ,so that is what i would make
Kim Bee
I like simple some days. Plain is awesome.
Gourmantine
I'd probably go for experimenting and make persimmon cheesecake.
Kim Bee
That sounds like perfection. Persimmon perfection.
Jennie @themessybakerblog
Winter does blow! And this cheesecake blows my mind! Seriously, this looks so good, and I love those cute little spoons.
Kim Bee
It does right.
Thanks. I love cheesecake and cute spoons.
Holly
I saw a Turtle Cheesecake recently that I would LOVE to make (and eat!). I like your no-bake option.
Kim Bee
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
I'd like to make a strawberry cheesecake.
Kim Bee
Strawberry is the bomb.
Amy Orvin
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Kim Bee
Thanks Amy.
Sarah
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
Thanks.
Okay I'm totally coming over when you make that.