No-Bake Strawberry Chocolate Cheesecake Slices
Make rich, layered cheesecake slices without turning on your oven. This recipe features a chocolate cookie crust, a creamy cheesecake layer, and a fresh strawberry topping.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 6 hr 30 min
- Yield: 9 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until fully combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Chill the crust for 20 minutes.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled chocolate crust.
- Prepare the strawberry topping: In a small saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, jam, and lemon juice. Heat over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften slightly and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Spoon the cooled strawberry mixture over the cheesecake layer. You can spread it evenly or create swirls if desired.
- Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until the cheesecake is firm.
- Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire cheesecake out of the pan. Cut into 9 or 16 equal slices before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate wafers for the best crust flavor.
- If you prefer a firmer strawberry layer, you can mix 1 teaspoon of unflavored gelatin (bloomed in 2 tablespoons of cold water) into the warm strawberry mixture before cooling.
- Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 65