Guilt-Free No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

Step 1

Coat an 8x3-inch springform pan with non-stick spray.

Step 2

Crust: Mix crumbs with butter mixture until evenly moistened. Press firmly over bottom and 3/4 inches up side of prepared pan. Place in freezer.

Step 3

Filling: Stir gelatin and the boiling water in a 1-cup measure until gelatin has completely dissolved. Puree cottage cheese in a food processor until creamy. Add gelatin, cream cheese, sugar, and extract; process until blended and smooth. Pour into prepared crust; smooth top. Cover pan and refrigerate about 4 hours, or until filling has set.

Step 4

Topping: Wash and dry strawberries; remove stems. Cut each in quarters lengthwise and place in a bowl; add jelly and gently toss to coat.

Step 5

Remove sides of springform pan and transfer cheesecake to a serving platter. Spoon berry mixture on top and sprinkle with mint leaves.