• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Food Meanderings
  • Start HERE
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Recipes
    • Courses
      • Breakfast and Brunch
        • Pancakes, Waffles & French Toast
        • Breakfast Potluck Ideas
      • Lunch
        • Sandwiches and Burgers
        • Salads
        • Soups, Stew & Chili Recipes
      • Dinner
        • Main dish
        • Pork Recipes
        • Pasta & Pizza Recipes
        • Casseroles
        • Chicken Recipes
        • Beef
        • Beef Recipes
        • Fish & Seafood
      • Desserts
        • Baked Goods
        • Bars and Squares
        • Cake
        • Cookies
        • Cupcakes
        • Frosting and Icing Recipes
        • Frozen Dessert Recipes
        • Healthy Dessert Recipes
        • No Bake Desserts
        • Pie and Pastry Recipes
        • Sweets
    • Cuisine
      • Asian Recipes
      • Italian Recipes
      • Mediterranean Recipes
      • Mexican Recipes
      • Southern Recipes
    • Dish Type
      • Appetizers
        • Dip Recipes
      • Breads
        • Bread Machine Recipes
        • Muffins
      • Side Dishes
        • Vegetables
      • Snacks
      • Sauces, Spreads and Condiments
      • Drinks
        • Smoothies
        • Mocktails
      • One-Pot and One-Pan meals
    • Cooking Style
      • Dinner Party Recipes
      • BBQ & Grilling
      • Healthy Recipes
      • Seasonal Cooking
      • Slow Cooker Recipes
      • Vegetarian
    • Special Diet
      • Gluten-free Recipes
      • Vegan Recipes
      • Vegetarian
      • Weight Watchers Friendly Recipes
    • Holidays
      • Canada Day
      • Christmas Recipes
      • Easter Recipes
      • Earth Day Recipes
      • Father's Day Recipes
      • Cinco de Mayo Recipes
      • 4th of July Recipes
      • Halloween Recipes
      • Mother's Day Recipes
      • New Year's Eve Recipes
      • St. Patrick's Day Recipes
      • Stampede Recipes
      • Thanksgiving Recipes
      • Birthday Recipes
      • Valentine's Day Recipes
      • Game Day Recipes
    • Ingredient
      • Meat
        • Pork
        • Poultry
      • Pasta
      • Beans
      • Potatoes
      • Fruit
      • Rice
      • Egg Recipes
      • Chocolate
  • Meanderings
    • Articles
      • My Weight Watchers (WW) Journey
      • Weight Watchers Tips & Tricks
      • Comfort & Baked Expectations
      • Gingerbread: The Art of Food
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Start HERE
  • Recipes
  • About Me
  • Contact Me
×

Home » Recipes » Courses » Desserts » Cake

Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake (No Bake)

Published: Jun 21, 2017 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Jun 29, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

Sharing is caring!

295 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Reddit
  • Yummly
  • Mix
Jump to Recipe
a piece of strawberry rhubarb cheesecake on a white plate with a red napkin with Canadian flag napkin ring

Ah rhubarb …what North American kid doesn’t have many fond childhood memories of that simple summer day treat; pulling rhubarb from the garden, washing it off with the garden hose and dipping it in some sugar?! Revive your rhubarb memory, along with your taste buds, with this unique and delicious No Bake Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake!

a piece of strawberry rhubarb cheesecake on a white plate with a red napkin with Canadian flag napkin ring and remainder of cake in the background

This no bake rhubarb cheesecake is ideal for rhubarb season, but you can enjoy it anytime of the year because you can use fresh or frozen rhubarb. But if you're looking for the perfect red and white dessert for Canada day, this is your cake! It's a lighter cheesecake, boasting a dark chocolate Oreo cookie crust with a red rhubarb and strawberry marble and creamy white chocolate filling. Fennel gives it a unique and delicious hint of licorice. And all of this without even turning on your oven! This recipe was inspired by my Skinny Pumpkin Cheesecake.

I come from a long line of green thumbs. My Baba, Grandma and aunt all had beautiful gardens, where they always seemed so happy and content. My Mom wasn't really much a gardener, that is, until she retired. But she still grew rhubarb back in the day. They all did. In fact, pretty much everyone in Manitoba had a patch of rhubarb in the 1970's, whether they wanted one or not.

a piece of strawberry rhubarb cheesecake on a white plate with a red napkin with Canadian flag napkin ring

I always wanted to grow rhubarb, but life got in the way and it didn't just seem to grow almost wild in Calgary as it did in Manitoba. But I finally planted some a couple of years ago and am finally reaping the benefits! Although, I'm getting 2 harvests a season, I still never seem to have enough rhubarb!

rhubarb plant

🥘Ingredients

For this strawberry rhubarb cheesecake, you'll need:

  • Oreo baking crumbs
  • unsalted butter * or light butter
  • white granulated sugar
  • gelatin
  • light cream cheese *or fat -free cream cheese
  • ground fennel
  • rhubarb (fresh or frozen)
  • strawberries (fresh or frozen)
  • light sour cream *or fat-free sour cream
  • white chocolate
  • whipping cream 
  • non fat Greek yogurt
  • red food coloring * I use Americolor red gel paste (affiliate link)
rhubarb stalks in a pile on a white faux wooden surface

📖Variations & Substitutions

  • Rhubarb - you can use fresh rhubarb or frozen rhubarb
  • Strawberries - you can use fresh strawberries or frozen strawberries
  • Baking crumbs- you can use regular graham cracker crumbs instead of chocolate (Oreo)
  • Food coloring - I recommend you use a gel paste red food coloring (generally used to color frosting) not one you get from the grocery store. Using a super red get (I use Americolor super red - affiliate link) will allow you to use less so you don't get that 'red dye taste'. Or you can skip the food coloring if you don't need a vibrant red color.
  • WW friendlier- use light butter, fat-free sour cream and cream cheese to bring the point to 12. You can also use a sugar substitute to bring the points down even further, if you desire.

👪 Serving Size

This No Bake Rhubarb Cheesecake recipe makes 16 servings. However, you can half, double or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust. However, you'll need additional springform pans.

🔢WW Points

Although it tastes like a decadent dessert, this No Bake Rhubarb Cheesecake is WW friendly @ 12 WW points on my plan (using light butter, fat-free sour cream and fat-free cream cheese). And it's worth every single point! But considering a typical piece of cheesecake with fruit topping is 22 WW points, that's a pretty good deal! Plug the recipe into the recipe builder on your app to see how much it is on your plan.

Whole no bake strawberry rhubarb cheesecake on a plate

🍽Equipment

You'll need a stand mixer (preferably) (affiliate link) but you could also use an electric hand mixer, and food processor (affiliate link) and a springform pan (affiliate link).

🌡️Storage

Store this No Bake Rhubarb Cheesecake in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. I do not recommend freezing it.

This is a great cheesecake for using up some of your rhubarb and one that the whole family will love. Or if you are looking for Canada Day desserts, you'll love this No Bake Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake!

And if you're looking for more red and white desserts for your Canada Day celebrations, check out my Skinny Miami Vice Frozen Cheesecake and my 21 Canada Day Desserts!

frozen cheesecake on faux wooden surface with red and white checkered napkins in the background

⭐ Reviews

Did you make this recipe? Please RATE THE RECIPE below and leave a comment!

Please SUBSCRIBE  (get my FREE E-cookbook) and be sure to FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST!

a piece of strawberry rhubarb cheesecake on a white plate with a red napkin with Canadian flag napkin ring and remainder of cake in the background
Food Meandering Logo

🍓Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Recipe (No Bake)

This NO BAKE Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake with white chocolate, is red and white so it's the ideal Canada Day dessert! It's also a lighter cheesecake, boasting a dark chocolate Oreo cookie crust, coupled with a rich, creamy white chocolate and red rhubarb strawberry marble filling. Fennel gives it a unique and subtle hint of licorice. And all of this in 30 minutes and without even turning on your oven!
5 from 2 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Canadian, North American
Keyword: cheesecake, no bake, rhubarb, strawberry
Special Diet: Vegetarian, Weight Watchers
Servings: 16 slices
Calories: 248kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 30 minutes
refrigeration/setting time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Prevent your screen from going dark

Ingredients

Base:

  • 2 cups Oreo baking crumbs
  • ⅔ cup unsalted butter , melted
  • ¼ cup white granulated sugar

Cheescake:

  • 1 -7 gram package of gelatin crystals (I use Knox brand*)
  • ½ cup water , divided into 2
  • 2 - 8 oz packages of light cream cheese , room temperature (softened)
  • ½ teaspoon ground fennel
  • 1 ½ cup frozen rhubarb (or fresh)
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries (or fresh)
  • 1 cup light sour cream
  • 3 ounces melted white chocolate
  • ¼ cup whipping cream
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • ½ cup non fat Greek yogurt
  • ¼ teaspoon super red gel paste food coloring (I use Americolor)
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Spray the bottom of an 8-inch or 9 inch springform pan with non- stick cooking spray.
  • Combine Oreo baking crumbs and 3 tablespoon white granulated sugar. Add ⅔ cup melted butter and mix until all the crumbs are moistened and a thick, crumbly paste forms. Press mixture into the bottom of the springform pan. Level and press to the bottom of the pan using a rubber spatula and neatly taper at the edge. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  • Cook frozen rhubarb and strawberries in microwave for 3 ½ minutes, drain excess liquid. Puree rhubarb/strawberries for approximately 1 minute in food processor. Add ground fennel and red gel paste. ** if you are using fresh, use the same process
  • Mix gelatin crystals and ¼ cup water in a small bowl and allow to bloom for 5 minutes. Heat ¼ cup water for 30 seconds in the microwave on high and pour into the gelatin bloom. Stir to dissolve, and allow to cool.
  • Place cream cheese, 1 cup white granulated sugar in the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (you can use a hand mixer and a large bowl). Mix on low to break down the cream cheese for 30 seconds, and increase to medium speed for another 1 minute. Scrape the sides of the bowl and add sour cream, whipping cream, Greek yogurt and stir in white chocolate. Mix on medium for 30 seconds, scrape the sides, and on medium-high speed for 2 minutes, until smooth and fluffy.
  • Starting on low, pour gelatin into the cream cheese mixture. Continue to mix at medium speed for a minute, scraping the sides of the bowl after 30 seconds.
  • Pour into the springform pan with crust and level with a spatula. Drop several dollops of rhubarb ands strawberry mixture onto the white cheesecake and swirl in with a butter knife. Repeat until all is gone. Try to cut into it to get it deeper and don’t over-mix or it will lose the swirled effect.
  • Tap pan lightly against the counter to get rid of air bubbles. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Unhinge rim of springform pan and remove. If necessary, smooth edges of cake with a knife. Serve.

Notes

*The food coloring is optional, but it gives the cake a bright red colour. If you use the 'super red' you use less. If you buy regular red, be sure it's 'no taste' red
 
Nutrition Facts
🍓Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Recipe (No Bake)
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 248 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 59mg3%
Potassium 106mg3%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 350IU7%
Vitamin C 6.4mg8%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 248kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 28g (9%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 14g (22%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Cholesterol: 31mg (10%) | Sodium: 59mg (3%) | Potassium: 106mg (3%) | Sugar: 22g (24%) | Vitamin A: 350IU (7%) | Vitamin C: 6.4mg (8%) | Calcium: 54mg (5%) | Iron: 0.1mg (1%)
Did you make this recipe? Please leave a star rating and review below!
Rate this Recipe

📋More Rhubarb Recipes!

  • Rhubarb Squares
  • Sticky Rhubarb Pudding
  • Healthy Rhubarb Muffins (Weight Watchers Friendly)
  • Rhubarb Coffee Cake Recipe

More Cake

  • Black Forest Yule Log Cake
  • Ukrainian Walnut Torte
  • Caramel Apple Cheesecake Pie Recipe
  • Rhubarb Coffee Cake Recipe

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

    June 23, 2017 at 6:07 am

    Such a pretty cake!! Love that it's no bake too 🙂 Our rhubarb is just about ready to be picked so I will have to give this yummy cake a try; plus, I love how festive it is!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      June 23, 2017 at 6:08 am

      Thanks, Dawn! Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  2. Joyce

    June 23, 2017 at 6:27 am

    Looks so good!! Perfect for Canada's 150th Birthday!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      June 23, 2017 at 9:52 pm

      thanks, Joyce- yes.. anything no bake on a hot day!

      Reply
  3. Lori

    June 23, 2017 at 10:00 pm

    My hubby's birthday is June 30 but he's not a cheesecake guy....but red's not just for Canada Day, right?

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      June 24, 2017 at 8:37 pm

      I agree, Lori- red can be for any day! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Cassie | Crumb Kitchen

    June 24, 2017 at 3:22 pm

    Ha, I understand your hesitation to start a garden. My parents have a huge garden at my childhood home and every weekend day they're breaking their backs out there (and also after work during the week). It's such a commitment! But luckily you have a generous friend who gives you rhubarb (I need one of those!). And using it to make this delicious Canada Day-approved cheesecake is such a great idea. I'll pass this recipe along to my dad—he loves cheesecake and rhubarb so it's perfect for him!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      June 24, 2017 at 8:35 pm

      Thanks, Cassie. Wow- that's admirable that your parents do all that work! I hope your Dad enjoys the recipe and that you find a rhubarb friend soon! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Charlotte

    June 24, 2017 at 9:15 pm

    I love when food tells a story with how it looks and this cheesecake is so perfect for Canada Day! I love when rhubarb season and national celebrations align!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      June 28, 2017 at 4:58 pm

      Hi Charlotte: thanks 🙂 I also love when they align as well!

      Reply
  6. Janice Pattie

    March 23, 2020 at 11:13 am

    This looks so delicious, I love rhubarb and this light cheesecake sounds like my kind of dessert.

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      March 26, 2020 at 6:28 am

      Thanks, Janice - hope you enjoy it!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

I'm Terri, a passionate home cook and baker, an award-winning recipe developer and a busy working mom that is trying to eat healthy and fit everything into not enough hours in a day! My mission is to share not only my recipes, cooking hacks and tips with you, but also my secrets to successful weight maintenance.

More about me →

Comfort Food Recipes

  • Easy Turkey Pot Pie (with cream of chicken soup)
  • 31 Healthy Fall Soup Recipes
  • Reuben Soup
  • Lentil and Sausage Stew (with spinach)

More Comfort Food Recipes->

Footer

Featured On:

Taste Of Home Logo Parade Logo MSN Logo Master Chef Canada Logo Huffpost Logo Good Housekeeping Logo

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • Privacy Policy & Terms of Use
  • Accessibility Policy

Subscribe

  • Sign Up! for emails and updates

Contact

  • Contact
  • Work with me

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright © 2023 Foodmeanderings.com

295 shares