Strawberry Fields No-Bake Cheesecake |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 240 Minutes |
Ready In: 255 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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If you love fresh strawberries and cheesecake try this.This is a simple, fresh, light, and decadent summertime dessert. Everyone I have served this to asks for the recipe. The biggest surprise is...it is a lower fat recipe. The cook time is for refrigeration time. Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs |
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted |
1/4 cup sugar |
3/4 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons sugar |
4 (8 ounce) packages neufchatel cheese |
1/2 cup strawberry preserves |
2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped |
1 (8 ounce) container cool whip lite, thawed |
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs,melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar; press into bottom of 13x9 pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the 2 tablespoons sugar and fresh strawberries; set aside.
3. Beat Neufchatel cheese and 3/4 cup sugarwith electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes or until creamy.
4. Add the preserves; mix well.
5. Mash the stawberries in small bowl with a fork; stir into cheese mixture.
6. Stir in the Cool Whip.
7. Spoon over crust; spread evenly.
8. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
9. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
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