Very Strawberry Cheesecake

Marshmallow creme and whipped topping give this no-bake cheesecake a light and airy consistency. It's flavored with strawberries and just a touch of lemon.

Recipe Ingredients:

Crust:
1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Filling:
1 (0.25-ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow creme
3 cups non-dairy whipped topping
2 cups strawberries

Cooking Directions:

1. For Crust: Combine wafer crumbs and butter in a small bowl; press into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate.
2. For Filling: In a small saucepan, soften gelatin in cold water; stir over low heat until dissolved. Gradually add gelatin to cream cheese, mixing with an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Blend in lemon juice and lemon peel. Beat in marshmallow creme and fold in whipped topping.
3. In a blender or food processor purée strawberries; fold into cream cheese mixture. Spoon into prepared pie crust and refrigerate until firm.

Makes 10 servings.