Strawberry Fields No-Bake Cheesecake

Strawberry Fields No-Bake Cheesecake

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

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.
In a small bowl, stir together the 2 tablespoons sugar and fresh strawberries;
set aside.
Beat Neufchatel cheese and 3/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed for
3 minutes or until creamy.
Add the preserves; mix well.
Mash the strawberries in small bowl with a fork; stir into cheese mixture.
Stir in the Cool Whip.
Spoon over crust; spread evenly.
Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Store leftovers in refrigerator.
SERVES 16