This No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Lush is a quick and easy four layer dessert bursting with flavor! Today’s post is sponsored by Minerva Dairy. Thank you for supporting brands that support Maebells!

As summer rolls on and the days get hotter I know I am always looking for easy no bake recipes to beat the summer heat! This No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Lush is always a hit! This easy dessert features a buttery cookie crust, a creamy no bake strawberry cheesecake layer, topped with vanilla pudding, whipped cream and fresh berries! This is the perfect sweet treat to enjoy poolside or take to a summer cookout. 

What Ingredients do you need to make No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Lush?

• Graham cracker crumbs
• Minerva Dairy Sea Salt Butter
• Cream Cheese
• Whipped Cream (store bought or fresh homemade whipped cream)
• Strawberries
• Confectioners Sugar
• Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
• Blueberries

I use Minerva Dairy butter because I love that they are a family-owned company and that all their products are made in the USA. Not only is it a company I can feel great about supporting, but it has a quality that cannot be beat. The butter is ultra creamy, has 85% butterfat and is made from pasture-raised cow milk. The flavor adds the perfect richness to this crispy, buttery crust! 

How do you make a No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Lush?

This dessert features four layers and extra berries for top, it is a real show stopper!

1. Begin by preparing the crust, combine crushed graham cracker crumbs, finely chopped pecans and melted Minerva Farms Sea Salt Butter.
2. Stir the crust until it resembles wet sand. Press the crust into a baking pan and set in the freezer while you work on the next layer.
3. Combine the softened cream cheese, fresh strawberries, confectioners sugar and whipped cream in a large mixing bowl and beat until the strawberries are incorporated and a smooth cheesecake mixture has formed.
4. Remove the crust from the freezer and spread the strawberry cheesecake layer evenly over the crust. Place the dish back in the freezer.
5. Next, rinse the mixing bowl clean and add one package of vanilla instant pudding mix and two cups of cold milk. Beat over medium speed for 2 minutes until the mixture has thickened. 
6. Remove the dish from the freezer and add the pudding layer. 
7. Next, add the remaining whipped cream for the topping. 
8. Place the dish back in the freezer for at least one hour or in the fridge for at least 4 hours to allow the layers time to set. 
9. Just before serving, add the additional berries. 

Can I freeze this no bake dessert?

Yes, I often get questions about how to make dishes ahead of time. This is very freezer friendly and can be made in advance. If stored properly in the freezer you could make it as far as 3 months ahead of time. 

Also, if you are taking this to a potluck or summer cookout I suggest freezing overnight. When ready to go simply take it out of the freezer and go. It will thaw on your way and as it sits out, making this the perfect dish for parties. 

What are some other easy summer cookout recipes?

If you are like me, you are always searching for quick and easy summer recipes that don’t require an oven. One of my favorite summer recipes is this Sausage and Cabbage Foil Pack, it is easy to make and perfect for the grill! If you want to make it extra tasty, switch out the regular butter for Minerva Dairy Garlic Herb Butter! 

Another easy summer dish we make is this Fruit Pizza, it is the perfect balance with the sweet shortbread crust and fresh fruit. Some of my other easy summer recipes include:

• Sesame Shrimp Skewers
• No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits
• Sausage and Broccoli Foil Packs
• Zucchini Hummus Wraps

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No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Lush

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Additional Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes

This No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Lush is a quick and easy four layer dessert bursting with flavor!

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Ingredients

For the Crust

• 1 1/2 cups graham cookie crumbs
• 1/3 cup crushed pecans
• 6 tablespoons Minerva Dairy Sea Salt Butter

Strawberry Cheesecake Layer

• 1 package cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup strawberries, chopped
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup whipped cream

Vanilla Pudding Layer

• 1 (5.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
• 2 cups milk

Topping

• 2 cups whipped cream
• 1 1/2 cups blueberries
• 1 cup strawberries

Instructions

1. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, finely chopped pecans and melted Minerva Farms Sea Salt Butter. Stir the crust until it resembles wet sand.
2. Press the crust into an 11x7 baking pan and set in the freezer while you work on the next layer.
3. Combine the softened cream cheese, fresh strawberries, confectioners sugar and whipped cream in a large mixing bowl and beat until the strawberries are incorporated and a smooth cheesecake mixture has formed.
4. Remove the crust from the freezer and spread the strawberry cheesecake layer evenly over the crust. Place the dish back in the freezer.
5. Next, rinse the mixing bowl clean and add one package of vanilla instant pudding mix and two cups of cold milk. Beat over medium speed for 2 minutes until the mixture has thickened. 
6. Remove the dish from the freezer and add the pudding layer. 
7. Next, add the remaining whipped cream for the topping. 
8. Place the dish back in the freezer for at least one hour or in the fridge for at least 4 hours to allow the layers time to set. 
9. Just before serving add the additional berries. 

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 314Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 4941mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 2gSugar: 18gProtein: 6g

To avoid any confusion I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it is not known to affect blood glucose levels. To calculate Keto recipes listed on this site carbs - fiber = net carbs. I use Nutrifox as my nutrition calculator. This nutrition information is an estimate based on the information provided by Nutrifox and the specific ingredients I used.