Delectable No-Bake Lemon Strawberry Cheesecake

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

For topping:

• Whipped cream (piped)
• Fresh strawberries (halved or quartered)
• Lemon zest curls or sprinkles (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan or pie dish. Chill for 20 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into the cream cheese mixture.
4. Gently fold in sliced strawberries. Pour mixture over chilled crust and smooth the top.
5. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
6. Garnish with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and lemon zest before serving.

Yields: 8–10 servings