Strawberry Fields No-Bake Cheesecake

If you love fresh strawberries and cheesecake try this.This is a simple, fresh, light, and decadent summertime dessert. Everyone I have served this to asks for the recipe. The biggest surprise is...it is a lower fat recipe. The cook time is for refrigeration time.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 1 13x9 cheesecake

Ingredients

• 2  cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 4 (8 ounce) packages  neufchatel cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  strawberry preserves
• 2  cups fresh strawberries, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Lite, thawed

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs,melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar; press into bottom of 13x9 pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the 2 tablespoons sugar and fresh strawberries; set aside.
3. Beat Neufchatel cheese and 3/4 cup sugarwith electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes or until creamy.
4. Add the preserves; mix well.
5. Mash the stawberries in small bowl with a fork; stir into cheese mixture.
6. Stir in the Cool Whip.
7. Spoon over crust; spread evenly.
8. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
9. Store leftovers in refrigerator.