By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 9, 2026
Serves 12
233 cal · 380 min
Light Strawberry Pineapple No-Bake Cheesecake
Recipe GLPR42c5b563c57c23
A refreshing no-bake dessert featuring a graham cracker base topped with fresh strawberries, a fluffy vanilla pudding and cream cheese filling with crushed pineapple and strawberry yogurt, and a light whipped topping. This chilled treat is perfect for warm weather gatherings and can be made ahead of time.
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Ingredients
15 graham crackers
8 oz light cream cheese, softened
1 box (4 serving size) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups canned pineapple, drained and crushed
8-10 fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
3/4 cup low-fat strawberry yogurt
2 cups light whipped topping, divided
Directions
Arrange the graham crackers in a single layer across the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan, breaking or trimming any edges as needed to fit snugly. Layer the sliced strawberries evenly over the graham crackers.
Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed until it becomes smooth and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the milk and vanilla pudding mix to the cream cheese and beat on medium speed until well combined and smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, about 1-2 minutes.
Fold the drained crushed pineapple and strawberry yogurt into the pudding mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly combined.
Gently fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping until the mixture is light and uniform.
Spread the pudding filling evenly over the strawberry layer in the pan.
Top with the remaining 1 cup of whipped topping, spreading it smoothly to the edges.
Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours, or until the graham crackers soften and become cake-like. The cheesecake can also be wrapped well and frozen for later enjoyment.
Comments
This no-bake cheesecake hits the Charlotte grocery basics—graham crackers, cream cheese, and instant pudding are standard finds at any of the six major chains, and pineapple and strawberries are cheap year-round. At roughly $1.50 per serving for the dairy, whipped topping, and fruit, it's budget-friendly for a dessert that feeds twelve. The real catch is time: 380 minutes means six-plus hours of chilling before it's ready, so this demands overnight planning or an early-afternoon start—fine for weekend entertaining, tight for weeknight cravings. The dish keeps well refrigerated for three days and travels to potlucks easily, making it a genuine crowd-pleaser for someone who has the calendar space.
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