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/ Last Modified On January 15, 2023Super simple Gluten-Free No-Bake Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes that are creamy, refreshing, and perfect for anyone who loves a silky smooth cheesecake.
For a more traditional cheesecake, you'll want to try this Gluten Free Cheesecake.
No-Bake Cheesecakes will be your new favorite dessert once you see how simple they are to make.
For another no bake cheesecake you'll want to make my Gluten Free Gingerbread Cheesecake. For a more traditional baked cheesecake try my Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake.
No Bake Cheesecake
Did you know that May is Celiac Awareness Month? It's also Food Allergy Awareness Month. I'm partnering with fantastic brands (like Schar), and other bloggers all month long to bring more awareness to Celiac disease, and other food allergies and intolerance's.
This Gluten-Free No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake is just one of the fabulous recipes I'm sharing this month.
This cheesecake is gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free. You can substitute the whipped cream and cream cheese with dairy-free versions, and have a delightful dairy-free cheesecake.
Although the dairy-free whipped cream and cream cheese isn't an exact 1-to-1 for flavor and texture, it's still a lovely Gluten-Free No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake.
The fresh strawberries and graham cracker crust really pull it all together, dairy or not.
How many of you have made a baked cheesecake? I am not a huge fan of baked cheesecakes.
For some reason the texture is different to me than a no-bake cheesecake.
My dear husband loves regular baked cheesecake though, so I'll make one from time to time for him.
I LOVE no-bake cheesecakes because there's a lot less work involved, you don't have to turn on the oven for a long period of time, and they are pretty much fail-proof in my opinion.
I haven't met a no-bake cheesecake that I didn't like, and these Gluten-Free No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecakes are exceptionally good. Enough that they might sway you to make them instead of a baked cheesecake. Food for thought.
This Gluten-Free No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake uses fresh ingredients and delicious Schar Gluten-Free Honeygrams.
If you haven't tried these honeygrams, you are missing out. They are hands down my favorite graham type of cracker to date.
Schar is sponsoring this post, but I only work with brands I truly love and would purchase with my own hard-earned dollars.
I just want you to know that I'd eat these grahams even if they weren't sponsoring this post.
Schar's facilities are 100% gluten-free. They are dedicated to helping the gluten-free community find foods they love.
The honeygrams are not just perfect for making cheesecakes, they are also perfect for any other type of dessert that requires a gf graham cracker, like key lime pie, or s'mores.
If you want another crust recipe, try my gluten free graham cracker crust that doesn't use graham crackers.
A couple of tricks that I find helpful when making cheesecakes, and no-bake cheesecakes like this Gluten-Free No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake:
- Make sure to use fresh honeygrahams, not stale graham crackers. It really does make a difference in the flavor.
- When you press your graham cracker crust into your springfoam pan, use the bottom of a measuring cup to press down to get that even compaction.
- Use room temperature cream cheese. If you use cold cream cheese, it will be harder to blend with the whipped cream and it may leave chunks of cream cheese in the mixture.
- Make sure your whipped cream is not under, or over whipped. Under whipped will leave the cream cheese mixture runny, while over whipped will lend a chunky cream texture.
Is cheesecake gluten free?
Yes and no. The filling portion of cheesecake is naturally gluten free, unless you add wheat as a thickener.
As long as you use a traditional cheesecake recipe and make it with a gluten free crust, you can make cheesecake gluten free.
If you like these Gluten-Free No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecakes, you might also like my Gluten-Free No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake, or my Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats.
Hunkering for a good old fashioned baked cheesecake? This Gluten-Free Almond Cherry Cheesecake is incredible. If you're on a low carb diet, try this keto cheesecake.
Did you make this recipe? Please stop back by and let me know what you thought!
Gluten-Free No-Bake Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes
Super simple Gluten-Free No-Bake Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes that are creamy, refreshing, and perfect for anyone who loves a silky smooth cheesecake.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 5.6oz package Schar Gluten-Free Honeygrahams
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted (dairy-free butter works too)
For the filling:
- 1 8oz. package of cream cheese, room temperature (dairy-free cream cheese works too)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups fresh whipped cream (or dairy-free whipped cream)
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced and smashed
Instructions
- Place honeygrams in a food processor and process for 1 minute or until they are fine crumbs.
- In a medium mixing bowl whisk honeygraham crumbs and melted butter until combine.
- Press mixture evenly into the bottom of your mini cheesecake pan (affiliate link).
- In a large mixing bowl beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar.
- Add whipped cream and smashed strawberries to the cream cheese mixture and mix until combined.
- Spoon cream cheese filling onto the prepared crust.
- Smooth top with a spatula, and refrigerate until firm (about 4 hours).
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Make sure to use fresh honeygrahams, not stale graham crackers. It really does make a difference in the flavor.
- When you press your graham cracker crust into your springfoam pan, use the bottom of a measuring cup to press down to get that even compaction.
- Use room temperature cream cheese. If you use cold cream cheese, it will be harder to blend with the whipped cream and it may leave chunks of cream cheese in the mixture.
- Make sure your whipped cream is not under, or over whipped. Under whipped will leave the cream cheese mixture runny, while over whipped will lend a chunky cream texture.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1 mini cheesecakeAmount Per Serving: Calories: 182Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 121mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 0gSugar: 7gProtein: 2g
Natalie
Looks so delicious! I love strawberry cheesecake!
Shawna
If you made this as a regular size cheesecake instead of minis, what size springform pan would you recommend?
chrystal
Hi Shawna,
I'm guessing a 8" or 9" would work just fine. Because it's no-bake, the difference would mostly be how thick the filling is. Let me know which one you end up using!
Best,
Chrystal
elle
just curious if i could sub honey or maple syrup instead of sugar?
chrystal
HI Elle,
I am sure you could, but I don't think it would be a 1-to-1. I haven't tried either in this recipe.
Best,
Chrystal
Raquel
Could I just use a muffin pan instead?
chrystal
Hi Raquel,
Yes, you might want to line them with parchment paper so you can get them out easily (unless you have a silicone muffins pan).
Best,
Chrystal
Raquel
Thanks. How about cupcake papers?
chrystal
It will be anywhere from 9-12 depending on how thick you want the cheesecake filling.
Best,
Chrystal
Raquel
This was a big hit for Easter today! The cucpcake pan lined with cupcake paper worked! This was so tasty the strawberry cream cheesecake tasted like a strawberry milkshake! I used frozen strawberries to smash and one sliced strawberries in each mini. I also ended up using the gluten free Graham crackers dipped in dark chocolate! So good!
chrystal
Hi Raquel,
I am so glad you liked it and that these mini cheesecakes were a hit. Thank you for letting me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Jenni
Could this be done in an 8X8 pan and then frozen and then cut into bites?
chrystal
Hi Jenni,
Yes, you can make this in a pan and cut it into squares 🙂 Let me know how it turns out!
Best,
Chrystal
Jenni
One last question, for the crust, is the butter salted or unsalted?
chrystal
Great question! I use salted butter, but you can use either. I like the extra salt in the crust. I'll get it updated so others know 🙂
Best,
Chrystal
Judy
Can I freeze and ship the mini strawberry cheesecakes?
chrystal
Hi Judy,
You can freeze them, but I'm not sure about shipping these since they aren't traditional cheesecakes.
Best,
Chrystal