Quick and simple to prepare, Raspberry Strawberry No-Bake Cheesecake is an ideal dessert recipe for hot weather. It has swirls of raspberry and strawberry puree in a creamy no-cook cheesecake and supported by a vanilla wafer crust.
Not only is this dessert easy to make, but it delicious and economical to make with in-season fruit.
RASPBERRY STRAWBERRY NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE
What’s the difference in a baked versus a no-bake cheesecake? Obviously, you cook one of them and do not cook the other one. There’s more. Baked cheesecakes contain eggs, they’re baked in a water bath then chilled in the refrigerator before serving. No-bake cheesecake has no eggs and doesn’t need to be cooked. Typically, no-bake cheesecake has the texture of mousse and contains whipped cream, cream cheese, and/or sweetened condensed milk. The ingredients are mixed together with flavoring, fruit, cookies, etc, and chilled to firm.
CAN I MAKE CHEESECAKE AHEAD OF TIME?
Typically, both no-bake and baked cheesecakes take several hours to chill and set. Therefore, calculate that time in your planning. For this reason, cheesecake is the ideal dessert for a party because you can make it ahead of time. You could definitely make this the day before serving, or even a couple days before.
Both different cheesecakes are delicious and have a place on your dessert table.
You’ll need a good 9-inch springform pan for this recipe. I recommend this leakproof pan.
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Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary based on products used.
I updated this post from an earlier version. I made new photos and simplified the recipe instructions.
Raspberry Strawberry No-Bake Cheesecake
Ingredients
- ½ cup strawberries fresh or frozen
- ½ cup raspberries fresh or frozen
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons cold water
- 2 and ½ cups crushed vanilla wafers
- ½ cup butter melted
- ½ cup sugar
- 8 -ounces cream cheese softened
- 14 -ounces sweetened condensed milk using low-fat or fat free is not recommended, as it will not set correctly
- 2 cups whipping cream
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan, bring strawberries, raspberries, and sugar to a simmer. Mix together water and cornstarch and stir into berry mixture. Bring to a boil. Boil, whisking constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until thick. Remove from heat. Cool completely. This will make about 1 cup of filling.
- Whip cream using an electric mixer and whisk attachment until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate. (no need to add sweetener to this.)
- Mix vanilla wafers, butter, and sugar together. Press into a greased 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate until set.
- In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, combine cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until completely combined and smooth.
- Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
- Pour into springform pan.
- Drop teaspoons of berry mixer on top of cheesecake.
- Using a long skewer, swirl berry mixer into cheesecake using circler patterns.
- Freeze 8 hours before cutting.
Nutrition
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Josie Tackett says
Do you need to defrost it before serving or serve it frozen?
Paula says
I sit it out for 3 to 5 minutes just to make soft enough to cut
Jhanis says
Yes please!! I could live on this for days! Pinning!
ang says
Paula,
This looks so yummy, I had to feature it in my 19 tempting Raspberry Recipes!
Ang
Paula says
Thanks so much!
ang says
This sounds incredible! I pinned it to my strawberry board 🙂
Addicted to Recipes says
Featuring you from the July edition of Keep Calm and Cook On at Addicted to Recipes! Congrats! http://iamaddictedtorecipes.blogspot.ca/2013/07/keep-calm-and-link-on-july-features.html
Paula says
oh wow!!! Thank you so much!!!
Tanusree says
frozen cheesecakes are such a delight in summer. yours looks fabulous !
Paula says
Thanks so much! I agree, I love them.
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
I love the marbled look! Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #17.
~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
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Diane Balch says
What a great dessert recipe for the summer. Who wants to put on their oven? Thanks for sharing this with us on foodie friday.
Paula says
So true, and it was super fast and easy, thanks for the party!
lisa@cookingwithcurls says
It’s so pretty…I love the swirls!!!
Paula says
I will tell my son, Lincoln, he helped with the swirls! 🙂 I think he just wanted me to hurry!
Sheryl @ Lady Behind The Curtain says
LOVE your recipe! Thanks for participating in Behind The Curtain Dessert Challenge. I can’t wait to see what you create for next months challenge. Blueberries and Lemon. Have a GREAT week! ~Sheryl @ Lady Behind The Curtain~
Adelina Priddis says
I miss growing fresh berries! I tried to get strawberries this year with no such luck 🙁 I really want to try this though. You’ve combined my fave fruits and fave dessert.
Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friday! I’ve got your BBQ Chicken pizza featured today!
Rosey says
That cheesecake looks delightful!
Cindy Eikenberg says
Paula, this looks amazing! Pinning and going to share on my FB page. 🙂
Paula says
Thank you, Cindy! It’s too good and I’m taking it to my neighbor so I’ll quit eating it :O
Jutta@HungryLittleGirl says
Paula, I planned on making a No-Bake Cheesecake for this challenge too, but then went with a baked one 🙂
Yours looks totally mouthwatering!
Paula says
oh, but your’s looks SO rich and yummy! I just didn’t have time, in fact I almost skipped it this time. So busy with my boys right now. I thought Summer was supposed to be easy!
Amber @ The Cook's Sister says
You had me at cheesecake! And no bake as well! This sounds perfect!
I missed the link-up time for the Behind The Curtain Dessert Challenge, hop you’ll stop by and check out my contribution: http://thecookssister.wordpress.com/2013/06/13/behind-the-curtain-dessert-challenge-strawberries-and-raspberries-stewed-rhubarb-with-strawberries-and-raspberries/
Paula says
OH no! I would email her and see if she can put it on ! Thank you, no bake is the bomb in this hot weather!
Liz says
What a beautiful cheesecake, Paula! Perfect way to cool down on a hot summer’s day!
Paula says
Thank you, Liz. It is, it’s like ice cream, but I think it’s better! The only bad thing about it is waiting until it freezes to eat it. Thanks for stopping by.
Terrie Clark Grivich says
Can you use cool whip instead of whipping the cream?
Paula says
Yes
The Ninja Baker says
How wonderful that you grew up with fresh fruit at your fingertips! Very much appreciate the elegant but easy (and undoubtedly tasty) dessert recipe, Paula =) Love how easily you incorporated the berries into this classic, too.
Paula says
Thank you so much. I miss walking out and picking plums off the trees and eating them right then 🙂 At the time, I never thought about washing them, lol. Thank you so stopping by.
tanya says
Easy and economical-my kind of dessert! And it being a no cook dessert is a bonus!
Paula says
It was so easy, the only bad thing is we had to wait 8 hours to eat it!! My youngest kept asking ALL day if we could eat it.
Stacy @Stacy Makes Cents says
Visiting from Pin It Thursday! Never EVER thought to freeze my cheesecake! Smart!!!
Serena@Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
This looks amazing Paula! I love cheesecake and raspberries! Plus no need to heat the house! Yum!
Eva Gallant says
That cheesecake looks wonderful!