Strawberry Basil No-Bake Cheesecake

Beat the heat with this no-bake cheesecake, perfect for summer entertaining. Our Basil-Infused Olive Oil gives the cookie crumb crust a fresh twist, adding sweet, herbaceous notes. The creamy filling features our Strawberry Infused Dark Balsamic, delivering bold, fruity depth and a rich strawberry flavor.

Serves 6 

Ingredients: 

1 ⅔ cup vanilla wafer cookie crumbs or graham cracker crumbs 

3 ½ tablespoons Basil Infused Olive Oil 

12 ounces frozen strawberries 

2 tablespoons Strawberry Infused Dark Balsamic Vinegar 

1 cup granulated sugar 

.25 ounce packet or 1 ½ tablespoons unflavored gelatin 

2 packages (16 ounces) cream cheese, softened 

¼ cup sour cream 

1 teaspoon lemon juice 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

2 cups whipped cream topping 

¼ cup fresh basil, chopped 

Fresh basil leaves and strawberries, for garnish 

Instructions 

Place cookie crumbs and Basil Infused Olive Oil in a medium bowl and stir to combine (the resulting mixture should look like wet sand). Place the crumb mixture in the bottom of a springform pan and firmly press it into the bottom. Set aside. 

Place strawberries, Balsamic, and sugar in a medium saucepan, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. 

Place the strawberry syrup into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Strain and return to the saucepan. 

Sprinkle the strawberry syrup with the gelatin and whisk to combine. Cook on low until the gelatin has dissolved. 

Meanwhile, place the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla in a mixing bowl fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk until fluffy and combined. 

Slowly add the strawberry syrup to the bowl with the cream cheese and whisk to combine. Once combined, fold in the whipped cream topping and basil until smooth. 

Pour the creamy mixture into the prepared springform pan, smooth out evenly, and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator to set overnight. 

Once set, garnish with basil and strawberries before slicing and serving.