A dreamy, creamy and colorful strawberry dessert with layers of fluffy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, a buttery cookie crust and whipped cream! This gorgeous no-bake cake is perfect for birthdays, summer parties, holidays and anyone who loves strawberries.
Prep time: 25 minutes
Chilling time: 6 hours
Total time: 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 10–12
Recipe note: The image only shows three ingredients, so the following is a complete suggested recipe inspired by the pictured dessert.
1. Ingredients
For the crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
For the strawberry cheesecake filling
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped cream or thawed whipped topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- ½ cup strawberry puree
- 1 packet (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
For the topping
- 1½ cups whipped cream
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- Rainbow sprinkles
- Pink and purple edible decorations (optional)
2. Step-by-step instructions
Step 1 – Prepare the crust
In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar.
Mix until the crumbs resemble wet sand.
Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes.
Step 2 – Prepare the cream cheese
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add vanilla extract and mix again.
Step 3 – Add the strawberry flavor
Add the strawberry puree and instant vanilla pudding mix.
Beat until the mixture becomes smooth and thick.
Step 4 – Fold in the whipped cream
Gently fold in 2 cups of whipped cream using a spatula.
Mix until the filling becomes light, fluffy and evenly colored.
Step 5 – Add fresh strawberries
Fold in the diced strawberries.
Spread the strawberry cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust.
Step 6 – Chill the cake
Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until completely firm.
Step 7 – Decorate the cake
Remove the cake carefully from the springform pan.
Spread or pipe whipped cream over the top.
Decorate with fresh strawberry slices, rainbow sprinkles and colorful edible decorations.
Step 8 – Serve and enjoy!
Cut into slices using a warm, clean knife.
Serve chilled and enjoy every creamy, fruity bite!
3. Tips for the perfect strawberry cake
- Use room-temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
- Make sure strawberries are washed and thoroughly dried.
- Don’t add too much strawberry puree, as excess liquid can prevent the filling from setting.
- Fold whipped cream gently to maintain a fluffy texture.
- Refrigerate overnight for cleaner slices.
- Add decorations just before serving.
4. Delicious variations
- Chocolate strawberry: Add a layer of chocolate ganache.
- Unicorn rainbow: Divide the filling and use different food colors for pastel layers.
- Oreo version: Replace graham crackers with crushed Golden Oreos.
- Mixed berry: Add raspberries and blueberries.
- Strawberry crunch: Sprinkle crushed strawberry cookies over the top.
5. Storage instructions
- Refrigerator: Keep covered for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze without fresh fruit decorations for up to 1 month.
- Serving: Thaw frozen cake overnight in the refrigerator.
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