Strawberry-Lemon No-Bake Cheesecake

Cheesecake is believed to have originated in ancient Greece and was served to athletes during the first Olympic games.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 260 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Strawberry-Lemon No-Bake Cheesecake

Cooking Method: No-Bake Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Rest Time 240 min Total Time 4 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 package Cream cheese, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1.5 cup Fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add lemon juice and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
4. Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan. Top with sliced strawberries. Pour the remaining cream cheese mixture over the strawberries.
5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
6. Before serving, garnish with lemon zest.
7. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Sugars 24g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.