Description

This No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake is a delightfully creamy and fruity dessert perfect for warm days or when you want an easy-to-make sweet treat. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious strawberry-flavored cream cheese filling, it’s chilled to set without any baking required. Layers of strawberry Jello, whipped evaporated milk, and the tang of cream cheese come together to create a smooth, rich texture with a fresh strawberry twist.

Ingredients

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Strawberry Filling

1 (3-oz) package strawberry Jello
1 cup boiling water
¼ cup frozen strawberry daiquiri mix, thawed
1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 (12-oz) can evaporated milk, chilled

Crust

3 cups graham cracker crumbs
5 Tbsp powdered sugar
12 Tbsp butter, melted

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Instructions

Dissolve Jello and Add Daiquiri Mix: In a bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jello powder in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved. Then add the thawed strawberry daiquiri mix to the warm Jello. Set aside and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
Beat Cream Cheese Mixture: Using a handheld mixer, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Once combined, slowly mix in the cooled strawberry Jello mixture until well incorporated.
Whip Evaporated Milk and Combine: In a separate clean bowl, whip the chilled evaporated milk with an electric mixer until it becomes light, fluffy, and slightly aerated. Gently fold the whipped evaporated milk into the cream cheese and Jello mixture, ensuring a smooth and even filling without deflating the whipped milk.
Prepare the Crust: In another bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar. Pour in the melted butter and mix thoroughly until the crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand. Press this crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9″ x 13″ dish to form the crust base.
Assemble and Chill: Pour the strawberry cheesecake filling over the pressed crust and spread it evenly. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow the cheesecake to fully set and develop its flavors.

Notes

For best results, ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
Do not rush chilling time; overnight refrigeration helps the cheesecake firm up properly.
You can substitute strawberry daiquiri mix with fresh pureed strawberries if preferred, adjusting sweetness accordingly.
Use a chilled evaporated milk to facilitate whipping into a fluffy consistency.
Press the crust firmly to prevent it from crumbling when serving.