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Smooth, creamy, silky strawberry cheesecake mousse with bits of fresh strawberries. It has all of the flavors of a baked cheesecake without the work.
Six Reasons Why We Love This Recipe
- No-bake dessert perfect for spring and summer.
- Light and refreshing.
- Great way to use fresh berries.
- Simple ingredients.
- Only 1 bowl needed.
- Serve them in mini dessert dishes or in a large decorative dessert dish.
Five Simple Everyday Ingredients
Let’s Make No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse
- Thaw Cool Whip in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or overnight.
- Chop strawberries into pieces and place them in a medium-sized bowl.
- Add honey.
- Smash strawberries and honey with a potato masher or a fork.
- Add cream cheese and mix, using a hand mixer, for 2-3 minutes. Start the mixer on low for one minute and then increase to medium.
- Add the Cool Whip and yogurt and mix again on medium for 2-3 minutes.
- Spoon into dessert dishes.
- Refrigerator for 1 hour before servings.
- Garnish with fresh strawberry slices and fresh mint leaves.
Reader Questions
Why is this called cheesecake?
It’s called cheesecake because of the cream cheese which is the main ingredient in no-bake and baked cheesecakes.
Can I freeze this recipe?
I don’t recommend freezing this recipe because the creamy texture of the mousse changes when it is frozen.
Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips
- This dessert can be made 1 day in advance. Store it in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Serve Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse in mini dessert dishes, in larger individual dessert dishes, or in a large family-style decorative dessert dish.
- This mousse is great served with small shortbread cookies that can be dipped into the mousse.
More KKM Recipes Using Strawberries
- Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
- Strawberry Champagne Vinaigrette
- Chocolate Strawberry Pancake Tacos
- Pink Berry Gin and Tonic
- Sweet Balsamic Strawberries
No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse
Smooth, creamy, silky strawberry cheesecake mousse with bits of fresh strawberries. It has all of the flavors of a baked cheesecake without the work.
Ingredients
- 1 pint fresh strawberries
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 8-ounce tub Cool Whip
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Thaw Cool Whip in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or overnight.
- Chop strawberries into pieces and place them in a medium-sized bowl.
- Add honey.
- Smash strawberries and honey with a potato masher or a fork.
- Add cream cheese and mix, using a hand mixer, for 2-3 minutes. Start the mixer on low for one minute and then increase to medium.
- Add the Cool Whip and yogurt and mix again on medium for 2-3 minutes.
- Spoon into dessert dishes.
- Refrigerator for 1 hour before servings.
- Garnish with fresh strawberry slices and fresh mint leaves.
Notes
Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips
- This dessert can be made 1 day in advance. Store it in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Serve Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse in mini dessert dishes, in larger individual dessert dishes, or in a large family-style decorative dessert dish.
- This mousse is great served with small shortbread cookies that can be dipped into the mousse.
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