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No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

Light and fluffy no bake cheesecake with a strawberry surprise taste.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people
Calories 725.2 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Electric Mixer For whipping cream cheese and evaporated milk.
  • 2 Large Mixing Bowls One for gelatin, one for cream cheese, and one for whipping evaporated milk.
  • 1 Whisk For dissolving gelatin smoothly.
  • 1 Rubber Spatula For folding mixtures gently to maintain airiness.
  • 1 Baking sheet or plate For stabilizing the graham cracker crust during filling and chilling.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 3 ounce package strawberry-flavored gelatin (such as Jell-O®)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 5 ounce can cold evaporated milk
  • 1 9 inch prepared graham cracker crust

Instructions
 

  • Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water in a bowl; cool in refrigerator until thick, but not set, about 20 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth.
  • Beat evaporated milk in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until whipped and thick. Gradually pour strawberry gelatin mixture into evaporated milk, beating constantly. Fold cream cheese mixture into gelatin-milk mixture to form cheesecake filling.
  • Set graham cracker crust on a baking sheet or plate to maintain stability. Pour cheesecake filling into crust. Refrigerate until cake is set, at least 3 1/2 hours.

Notes

Ensure your cream cheese is truly at room temperature and softened to prevent lumps, yielding a silky-smooth filling. For the evaporated milk, chilling the can and the mixing bowl beforehand can significantly improve its whipping volume and consistency. The gelatin's 'thick, but not set' stage is critical; too liquid, it won't hold the cheesecake, too firm, it will create an undesirable lumpy texture. Aim for the consistency of thick syrup. When folding the cream cheese mixture into the whipped milk and gelatin, do so gently to retain as much air as possible, ensuring a light and fluffy texture. A hint of lemon zest folded into the cream cheese mixture can brighten the overall flavor profile beautifully. Garnish with fresh strawberries for enhanced visual appeal and a burst of fresh flavor.