No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: North American, Valentines

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 490kcal

Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen

No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake is a darlingly delectable treat fit for any occasion, but it just might be better suited for a special Valentine or when locally grown strawberries are in season! If you're hosting a dinner party, this dessert can be prepared a day in advance, freeing up your valuable time!

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Ingredients

For the Graham Crust Base:

1 3/4 cups graham crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup confectioner's sugar

Assembly:

1 cup Strawberry Shortcake Crumbs

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, pour the melted butter over the graham crumbs along with the cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
Evenly distribute the graham crumb mixture among the jars and lightly press the mixture into the jars to form a light crust/base. Transfer the jars to the refrigerator.
In a mixing bowl, use a hand held mixer to cream the cream cheese. Set aside.
In a separate mixing bowl, add the heavy whipping cream and vanilla. Whisk until mixture forms stiff peaks.
Transfer the whipped cream to the bowl of cream cheese. Mix until well incorporated. Add the confectioner's sugar and mix into the cream cheese mixture.
Layer about two heaping tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture onto the graham crumb layer.
Next, sprinkle in about 2 tablespoons of the Strawberry Shortcake Crumbs and top those with another layer of the cream cheese mixture followed by a final layer of the shortcake crumbs.
Transfer jars back to the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours before serving.
Before serving, top with some fresh strawberries.

Notes

As prepared, this recipe will make 6-8 individual servings, greatly depending on how big your glasses or ramekins might be. This dessert can also be prepared in a 9x13 baking dish.

Sliced strawberries can be added between the layers as well if you wish. You can also spoon in a little bit of homemade strawberry jam for even more strawberry flavour!

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