No Bake Strawberry Milkshake Cheesecake is a creamy, smooth, strawberry-flavored cheesecake finished with festive M&M’s—perfect for special occasions and an ideal choice for Valentine’s Day.
While shopping for Valentine’s Day baking supplies, I spotted Valentine-colored M&M’s and felt inspired to create this pink, festive cheesecake. I love playful seasonal candies paired with a classic no-bake cheesecake—this Strawberry Milkshake Cheesecake combines both for a crowd-pleasing dessert.
I enjoy making treats for Valentine’s Day and have shared many previous recipes in this spirit. This no-bake cheesecake is quick to assemble, visually appealing, and delights guests from the very first bite. It’s a simple recipe that doesn’t require much hands-on time and looks impressive on a dessert table.
How to Make Strawberry Milkshake Cheesecake?
Begin with the Oreo crust. Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs, mix with melted butter, and press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a prepared 9-inch springform pan. Chill the crust briefly while you prepare the filling.
For the filling, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and strawberry milk powder until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; add vanilla, then continue whipping to stiff peaks. Fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream on low speed just until combined. Add strawberry extract and a few drops of pink food coloring if desired, then pour the filling over the chilled crust and refrigerate to set.
To prepare the chocolate topping, gently heat heavy cream with chopped bittersweet chocolate over low heat, stirring until fully melted and smooth. Allow the ganache to cool slightly before pouring it over the set cheesecake. Finish with Valentine-themed M&M’s or sprinkles for a festive touch.
Storage and Freezing
This cheesecake keeps well in the refrigerator for 3–4 days when covered. It is also freezer-friendly: wrap the cheesecake in several layers of plastic wrap and freeze. To serve, thaw at room temperature for at least 2 hours for easier slicing.
Valentine’s Day is a family celebration in our home, and we often include the kids in gift-giving and baking. It’s a lovely opportunity to teach generosity and enjoy sweet moments together.
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- For the crust:
- 2 ½ cups Oreo cookie crumbs (about 26 Oreos)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the cheesecake:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberry milk powder (such as Nesquik)
- 2 teaspoons strawberry extract
- Pink food coloring, optional
- For chocolate topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- For garnish:
- M&M’s or Valentine sprinkles, optional
- Crush Oreos to fine crumbs, mix with melted butter until moistened.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a lightly greased 9-inch springform pan.
- Place the crust in the freezer while preparing the filling.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and strawberry milk powder until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, add vanilla, then whip to stiff peaks.
- Fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream on low speed until combined.
- Add strawberry extract and food coloring if using, then pour the filling over the crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until fully set.
- Warm heavy cream with chopped chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth and melted.
- Allow the ganache to cool slightly, then pour over the set cheesecake.
- When the topping is set, run a thin knife around the edge and remove the springform sides.
- Garnish with M&M’s or sprinkles and serve.
