20-Minute No-Bake Strawberry Heart Cheesecake
A quick and delightful no-bake cheesecake infused with strawberry puree, perfect for summer gatherings and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust mixture by combining graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until even.
- Press the mixture into heart-shaped molds to create the crust.
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently.
- Mix in the strawberry puree until combined.
- Spoon the filling into the crusts, smoothing the tops.
- Chill the cheesecakes in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries before serving.
Notes
Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. For extra flavor, consider adding lemon or lime zest to the puree.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 56mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg