This is truly the best strawberry crunch no bake cheesecake because it has a buttery graham cracker crust, fresh strawberry filling, and is covered in a strawberry crunch topping. All you need is 30 minutes to prep this cheesecake recipe and you don't even need to turn on your oven!
Cook down the strawberries first.In a food processor or blender, puree the strawberries until there are no chunks (about 5 seconds). In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix together the pureed strawberries and corn starch. Stir occasionally until the mixture starts to thicken (10-15 minutes).
Once thickened (you should have about a ½ cup), place the strawberry puree in a small bowl and cool completely in the refrigerator.
Graham Cracker Crust
Spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper and then more nonstick spray. Set aside.
Use a food processor or blender to pulse the graham crackers into fine crumbs. In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter.
Pour the crumbs into the prepared pan and use your fingers or the bottom of a ¼ measuring cup to press the crumbs into the bottom of the pan and up the sides. Place the pan in the freezer while you make the cheesecake filling.
Strawberry Cheesecake
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer using the whisk attachment, beat the heavy whipping cream on high speed until stiff peaks (2-3 minutes). Scrape the whipped cream into a small bowl and set aside.
In the same bowl (you don't have to clean it first) but using the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and sugar on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy (1-2 minutes). Scrape the sides of the bowl a few times during this process.
Add the yogurt, vanilla extract, and strawberry puree and mix on medium speed until combined. Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and use a rubber spatula to gently fold in a ½ cup of whipped cream. Once combined, fold in the rest.
Pour the cheesecake filling over the graham cracker crust and use an offset spatula to spread it out evenly. Cover with foil and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 6 hours.
Strawberry Crunch Topping
Once the cheesecake has set, make the topping. In a food processor, pulse the freeze-dried strawberries until you have dust. Do the same thing to the Oreos, just be sure there are still some chunks.
In a small bowl, combine the freeze-dried strawberry dust, Oreo crumbs, and melted butter. Pour over the top of the cheesecake and serve.
Notes
Cheesecake Pan: This cheesecake is assembled in a 9-inch springform pan. Spray the pan with nonstick spray, line with a parchment paper circle, and then spray again. Strawberry Puree: Be sure to make this first. It needs to be 100% cooled before being added to the cheesecake mixture.Crust: Be sure to compact the crust into the prepared pan. I use my hands and the bottom of a ¼ measuring cup to help with this.Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cheesecake batter using a rubber spatula. If you are too rough, the cheesecake might not set up properly.Chill Time: It will take at least 6 hours for the cheesecake to chill. If you can do it overnight, even better!Additional Toppings: You can add fresh strawberries to the top of the cheesecake or even homemade whipped cream like I did. Storing: Keep any individual slices of cheesecake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.Freezing: Make sure the cheesecake has completely set in the refrigerator first. Wrap the entire cheesecake in plastic wrap and then foil. Keep frozen for up to 2 months. When ready to use, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight. Make the strawberry crunch topping then serve.