🍓 Classic Strawberry Cheesecake (No-Bake)

✅ Ingredients

For the crust:

• 200g graham crackers or digestive biscuits (about 2 cups, crushed)
• 100g unsalted butter, melted (about 7 tbsp)

For the filling:

• 500g cream cheese (room temp)
• 250ml whipping cream (cold)
• 100g powdered sugar (¾ cup)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Juice of ½ lemon (optional, for slight tang)

For the topping:

• 300g fresh strawberries (sliced)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional for thickening)

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the crust:

• Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs.
• Mix with melted butter until it feels like wet sand.
• Press into the bottom of a springform pan (about 8 or 9 inches).
• Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the filling:

• Beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
• In another bowl, whip the cold cream until it forms soft peaks.
• Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
• Pour over the crust, smooth the top, and chill for 6 hours or overnight.

3. Make the strawberry topping:

• In a saucepan, add sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
• Simmer until strawberries soften and release juice (5-7 mins).
• Optional: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until slightly thickened.
• Let cool completely, then spoon over the chilled cheesecake.

✨ Decorating Tips

• Arrange a few fresh strawberry halves in a circular pattern on top.
• Add mint leaves for a pop of green.
• Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a fancy finish.