Description
A rich and elegant no-bake cheesecake featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy mascarpone and cream cheese filling, and a fresh strawberry topping. Perfect for make-ahead entertaining and warm-weather celebrations.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
12 ounces mascarpone cheese, chilled
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8 ounces fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
1 cup chilled strawberry sauce
Instructions
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, 1 tablespoon sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and chill for 30 minutes.
- Beat the cream cheese and 2/3 cup sugar until smooth, fluffy, and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Beat the mascarpone cheese until smooth, then gently fold in the cream cheese mixture.
- Fold in the lemon juice one tablespoon at a time until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until smooth.
- Spread the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the surface.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Before serving, top with sliced strawberries and brush with chilled strawberry sauce.
Notes
Substitute raspberries, blueberries, or mixed berries for the strawberries if desired.
Add lemon zest to the filling for extra citrus flavor.
Use vanilla wafer or digestive biscuit crumbs instead of graham crackers for a different crust.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Add the strawberry topping shortly before serving for the freshest appearance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 443 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
