No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Lush Dessert {+VIDEO}

This No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert is a spin-off of a fabulous lush dessert that’s been rotating through kitchens for decades. Fresh berries paired with a delightful no-bake cheesecake filling and a golden cookie crust. Perfect for your next gathering, this dessert will surely have everyone clamoring for more!

If you love simple but easy desserts that will rock your world, you might go crazy over Chocolate Chip Cookie Layered Delight, No-Bake Lemonade Pie, No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake, and Easy Fruit Trifle.

Why We Love Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake 

This no-bake strawberry cheesecake dessert is loved by all (confession: I have gobbled up my fair share). Not to mention, it’s always a potluck favorite.  Whenever a pan of this creamy delight shows up at any event, it disappears in a flash.

With just a few easy ingredients you can make this dessert in no time at all.  It’s basically just mixing a few items and layering them over a cookie crust.  The hardest part is waiting several hours to let it chill.

This fabulous no-bake cheesecake is sometimes referred to as a Lush Dessert, Delight, or Dessert Lasagna it’s a quick and easy dish that will continue to delight new generations. It’s the perfect amount of sweet, creamy, and fluffy with a little crunch and plenty of fresh strawberries and raspberries. Whatever you call it, call it delicious.

Ingredients For No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert

This no-bake cheesecake dessert is perfect to make ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve!

• Golden Oreos – One package should do the trick unless you and the kids sneak a few!
• butter – Fully melted, not just softened.
• cream cheese – You can make a lighter dessert by using fat-free cream cheese. Make sure it’s nice and softened.
• powdered sugar – Also called confectioners sugar
• Cool Whip Whipped Topping  – I have not made this recipe with homemade whipped cream, but it should work as a substitute if you prefer.
• cheesecake instant pudding and pie filling – If you aren’t able to find the cheesecake flavor, you can use traditional vanilla instead.
• milk – Whatever milk you already have in your fridge will work! I use whole milk but skim and 1% should work just as well.
• vanilla extract
• strawberries and raspberries – Fresh berries are a huge highlight of this dish!

No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Tips

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When making the filling, the cream cheese must be at room temperature for the best results. It won’t leave lumps and will mix with the other ingredients much better when soft.

An offset spatula is a perfect tool for spreading even layers.

If you’d like a firmer crust, you can bake the crust at 350°F for about 8-10 minutes. Cool before adding layers.

Want cleaner more defined slices? Simply cover and freeze this lush dessert at least 6 hours. Then, a few minutes before you are ready to serve remove the pan from the freezer and use a sharp knife to cut down into the bottom crust before removing slices with a spatula to plate. It should defrost fairly quickly and serve!

This dessert is great because you can easily change up the flavors. Try adding blueberries, blackberries, or any combination of berries. You can change up the pudding flavor maybe chocolate, strawberry, banana, coconut or even pistachio pudding mix. You can even omit the berries altogether…..the possibilities are endless!

If opting for a lighter dessert, use fat-free cream cheese, light cool whip, sugar-free pudding mix, and 1% milk.

Don’t want to have to crush cookies for the crust? Use graham cracker crumbs instead.

Because this dessert takes 2-4 hours to properly set, it’s a great option for making it ahead of time. Reserve the berries used for the garnish until just ready to serve so they don’t sink into the Cool Whip layer and disappear.

Storing No-Bake Cheesecake Dessert

Cover up leftovers (if you have any) and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Can you freeze no-bake strawberry cheesecake? Absolutely! Store it in the freezer like you would the fridge (but I would double wrap if using plastic wrap, or wrap the dish in plastic and foil) and move it to the fridge to thaw for serving.

Be sure to put this dessert recipe on your “To Do” list ASAP. It’s so creamy, dreamy, and good.

Originally posted August 2014. UPDATED APRIL 2021. We spiffed up this post with more info and pictures! No changes to the original recipe.