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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Hearts Recipe Perfect for Valentine’s Day

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A quick and easy no-bake strawberry cheesecake shaped into adorable hearts, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. This recipe features a buttery graham cracker crust, light and airy cream cheese filling, and macerated fresh strawberries on top.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits, finely crushed)
  • ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
  • ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs with 2 tablespoons sugar. Pour in ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of heart-shaped molds or pan, creating an even layer about ½ inch thick. Chill in the fridge while preparing the filling.
  2. Make the cheesecake filling: Beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with ⅓ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip ½ cup heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream and 1 teaspoon lemon juice into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
  3. Assemble the cheesecake hearts: Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust in each mold. Smooth the tops with a spatula. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set but still creamy.
  4. Prepare the strawberry topping: Toss 1 cup sliced strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar and ½ teaspoon lemon zest in a small bowl. Let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to macerate.
  5. Serve: Carefully unmold the cheesecake hearts onto serving plates. Spoon the macerated strawberries and their juices over each heart just before serving.

Notes

If the filling is too soft to unmold after chilling, freeze the molds for 15 minutes to firm up. The crust can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. Use softened cream cheese for smooth blending. Whip cream to soft peaks to avoid overwhipping. Press crust firmly for a crunchy texture. Use fresh lemon juice and vanilla extract for best flavor. Silicone molds should be rinsed with warm water before use for easier release.

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Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake, Valentine’s Day dessert, easy cheesecake, no-bake dessert, heart-shaped cheesecake

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