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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Stars Recipe Perfect for 4th of July Celebration

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A festive no-bake strawberry cheesecake shaped into fun stars, perfect for summer celebrations like the 4th of July. This recipe combines a crunchy graham cracker crust with a creamy cheesecake filling and fresh strawberry topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets, finely crushed)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 16 ounces (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • ⅔ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for strawberry topping)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar until evenly combined. Press firmly into the bottom of an 8-inch pan to form an even layer. Chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Make the strawberry topping: Toss sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl. Let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to macerate. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the cheesecake filling: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently using a rubber spatula to keep it light and smooth.
  6. Assemble the cheesecake layer: Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust. Smooth the top and chill in the fridge for 2-3 hours or until firm.
  7. Cut out star shapes: Use star-shaped cookie cutters to cut stars from the cheesecake layer. Layer smaller stars cut from the strawberry topping on top of cheesecake stars and spoon some macerated strawberry juice over each star.
  8. Serve chilled or let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps. Do not overwhip the cream to keep it light and fluffy. Press crust firmly to avoid crumbling. Macerate strawberries for best flavor. Chill cheesecake fully before cutting for clean star shapes. Use a warm knife or cookie cutter for smooth cuts. Can prepare crust and filling a day ahead and assemble before serving.

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