Description
This no-bake strawberry crunch cheesecake features a creamy cheesecake base, a luscious strawberry topping, and a crispy white chocolate crunch layer. It’s the perfect effortless dessert for summer parties, potlucks, or indulgent nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
Filling:
- 24 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crunch Layer:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (melted)
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Topping:
- 1 pint fresh strawberries (sliced)
- ¼ cup strawberry jam
Optional Add-ins:
- Lemon zest
- Almond extract
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Gently fold in whipped cream and vanilla extract until well combined, keeping the mixture fluffy.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Prepare the crunch layer by mixing melted white chocolate and Rice Krispies until evenly coated.
- Spread the crunch layer over the cheesecake base. Chill for another 30 minutes.
- Top with sliced strawberries and drizzle with strawberry jam just before serving.
- If desired, add an extra layer of sliced strawberries between the layers for a burst of flavor and a more decadent presentation.
Notes
- For a firmer cheesecake, chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Stabilized whipped cream or gelatin helps improve firmness.
- Optional add-ins like almond extract or lemon zest can enhance flavor.
- Use gluten-free graham crackers and Rice Krispies for a gluten-free version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze slices for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg