Strawberry Jello Cheesecake - No-Bake!
This no-bake strawberry Jello cheesecake delivers all the delicious flavors of strawberry cheesecake without all the hassle of baking, water baths, and tedious cooling. It's quick, easy, and so decadently delicious.
This delicious cheesecake is rich, tangy, and sweet, and there's not a bit of baking to be done! It's a super easy, super delicious recipe that comes together quickly and is always a hit.
No-Bake Strawberry Jello Cheesecake
I love cheesecake, but I've never been a fan of doing it the old-fashioned way. I just don't have the time or the patience for water baths and lowering oven temps, making sure the door isn't opened, slowly cooling, and all the other hubbub that goes into baking cheesecake. That's why I love this no-bake wonder.
Ingredients
You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this delicious cheesecake. You'll find them all easily at your local grocery store.
- vanilla wafers
- granulated sugar
- unsalted butter
- cream cheese
- heavy cream
- strawberry jello
- water
- powdered sugar
- vanilla extract
Instructions
This recipe only takes a few simple steps, and they're all incredibly simple.
Step 1: Pulse vanilla wafers in a food processor until it resembles crumbs. Transfer crumbs to a bowl.
Step 2: Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and melted butter. Using a fork, combine well.
Step 3: Spray a 9-inch springform pan generously with cooking spray and press the mixture into the bottom of the pan and slightly up the sides. Chill in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and 1 cup granulated sugar with a hand-held mixer until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Step 5: In a separate bowl, whisk together strawberry jello and boiling water until dissolved and set aside.
Step 6: In a separate medium bowl, whip heavy cream, vanilla extract, and confectioners sugar until stiff peaks form.
Step 7: Combine half of the whipped cream mixture with the strawberry jello mixture and the other half with the cream cheese mixture.
Strep 8: Spread cream cheese mixture over chilled crust.
Step 9: Next, spread jello mixture on top.
Step 10: Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Step 11: If you choose, top with whipped cream and strawberries prior to serving.
Equipment
It only takes a few basic pieces of kitchen equipment to make this delicious dessert.
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Springform pan
- Blender
- Whisk
- Bowls
- Spatula
Substitutions
Whipped Topping: If you don't want to make whipped cream, simply use whipped topping.
Any Gelatin Brand: Use whatever strawberry gelatin is readily available.
Options
Looking for ways to change up this strawberry Jello cheesecake? Here are some suggestions.
Any Jello: Make this cheesecake in any flavor you like by simply changing the Jello flavor.
Graham Cracker Crust: Use graham crackers in place of Nilla wafers..
Tips:
- Be sure to chill the cheesecake between each layer to ensure a uniform appearance and the best texture.
- While you can serve this after it's chilled for 4 hours, it's better to let it chill overnight.
- Be sure to leave a little wall around the edge of the springform pan when you make the crust to keep everything in place.
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FAQ
This will last for up to 5 days in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container.
Absolutely! This will last for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Wrap the cheesecake in a double layer of plastic wrap and then in foil.
You don't even have to! You can serve it straight from the freezer. If you want to defrost it, simply leave it in the refrigerator overnight.
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No Bake Strawberry Jello Cheesecake
This delicious strawberry jello cheesecake is loaded with delicious strawberry and cheesecake flavors, and there's not a whit of baking!
Ingredients
- 12 oz. vanilla wafers
- 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz. each) packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 box (3 oz.) strawberry jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pulse vanilla wafers in a food processor until it resembles crumbs. Transfer crumbs to a bowl.
- Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and melted butter. Using a fork, combine well.
- Spray a 9-inch springform pan generously with cooking spray and press mixture into the bottom of the pan and slightly up the sides. Chill in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and 1 cup granulated sugar with a hand-held mixer until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together strawberry jello and boiling water until dissolved and set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, whip heavy cream, vanilla extract, and confectioners sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Combine half of the whipped cream mixture with the strawberry jello mixture and the other half with the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over chilled crust.
- Next, spread jello mixture on top.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- If you choose, top with whipped cream and strawberries.
Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 456Total Fat 24gSaturated Fat 14gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 58mgSodium 164mgCarbohydrates 60gFiber 0gSugar 48gProtein 2g
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