Craving that classic cheesecake bliss but not feeling the bake? You've landed in the right spot!

An easy, no-bake cheesecake recipe for your sugar cravings, but with a taste that is your express ticket to a slice of heaven, simple, speedy, and oh-so-satisfying. Let's get started!

Ingredients

For the Crust

• About 1 ¾ cups (approximately 8.8 ounces) oat biscuits or cookies
• About 7 tablespoons (3.5 ounces or ½ a standard US stick) unsalted butter

For the Cream Filling

• About 3 cups (24.7 ounces) cream cheese (such as Philadelphia), softened
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• About ¾ cup (3.5 ounces) powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• About 1¼ cups (10.6 ounces) heavy cream (35% fat)

For the Strawberry Jam

• About 1 ¾ cups (14 ounces) fresh strawberries, hulled
• About ½ cup (3.5 ounces) granulated sugar

Instructions

For the Crust

• Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on high power for about 20 seconds, or until melted.
• Add the oat biscuits to a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs. Pour in the melted butter and continue to pulse until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch round springform pan. Gently press down with your hands and spread the mixture evenly across the bottom of the pan. Transfer the crust to the refrigerator to chill.

For the Cream Filling

• In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and well combined.
• Pour in the heavy cream and continue to beat until the cream is light, fluffy, and holds stiff peaks.
• Remove the chilled crust from the refrigerator. Add the cream filling and spread it evenly over the crust. Smooth the surface with a spoon or spatula.
• Transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 2-3 hours, or preferably longer, to set.

For the Strawberry Jam

• Remove the stems from the strawberries and place them in a bowl.
• Add the granulated sugar. Gently crush and mix the strawberries with your hands or a fork until they are pulpy and the sugar is mostly dissolved.

Notes

1. The baking time for melting the butter in the microwave may vary depending on your microwave's wattage. Keep a close eye on it.

2. You can adjust the sweetness of the strawberry jam to your preference. Taste it after mixing and add a little more sugar if needed.

3. The strawberry jam is meant to be a fresh topping. If you prefer a thicker, cooked jam, simmer the strawberries and sugar in a saucepan over low heat until the mixture has thickened. Then, let it cool completely before serving.

4. The chilling time for the cheesecake is important for it to set properly. For optimal texture, longer chilling times (e.g., overnight) are recommended.