Our favorite no-bake cheesecake recipe requires just minutes of prep and just a handful of simple ingredients!
Super creamy and rich, with a sweet & tart flavor, this is the perfect go-to for an easy recipe that will impress! No baking required!
Best No-Bake Cheesecake
Cheesecake is one of the most popular desserts to make. As much as I love a dense and rich baked cheesecake, sometimes I love the simplicity of a no-bake dessert.
Don’t let the fact that this is easy fool you, this dessert is rich and decadent too.
Ingredients
FILLING Cream cheese and heavy cream are the key for a creamy and smooth no-bake cheesecake with the perfect texture! Light or low-fat versions don’t work well in this recipe.
A splash of vanilla and some powdered sugar add sweetness and flavor (but you can add other extracts if you’d like).
CRUST A no-bake graham crust is easy to make and takes just minutes to prep. Homemade is my first choice as it’s a bit thicker than a store-bought crust and holds up better. I find store-bought crusts can be too thin.
How to Make No-Bake Cheesecake
No-bake cheesecake is crazy easy to make in just a few simple steps!
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla.
- Make whipped cream and fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Spread filling in graham cracker crust, cover. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
PRO TIP: Scrape the seeds out of a fresh vanilla bean and add to the cream cheese mixture for a French Vanilla style look.
Kitchen Tips
No-bake cheesecake is a cinch to make, but a few tips will ensure a perfect result every time!
- Room temperature cream cheese will mix easier and fold better with the whipped cream, but avoid over folding so the air bubbles stay in to create that creamy texture.
- Whipping the cream to stiff peaks before adding to the cream cheese ensures that it will set properly.
- Do not use low-fat dairy in this recipe.
- To make mini cheesecakes place cupcake papers in a muffin tin and pat down graham cracker crumbs or a vanilla wafer cookie in the bottom of each. Scoop prepared cheesecake mix evenly into each tin and chill until firm.
- No-bake cheesecake can be frozen! Wrap carefully in plastic wrap and freeze for up to a month. Let thaw in the refrigerator or on the countertop, or eat from frozen!
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No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe
Creamy and decadent, this no-bake cheesecake is a classic dessert everyone loves!
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Combine melted butter, graham crumbs, and sugar in a bowl with a fork until well combined.
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Press into the bottom and 1 ½ inch up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate or an 8-inch springform pan. Refrigerate while you make the filling.
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Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until combined. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, beat heavy cream on low until for 1 minute. Add cornstarch and turn mixer onto high and beat an additional 3-4 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
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Spread the cheesecake filling into prepared crust and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
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Top with your favorite toppings and serve.
Cream Cheese: Low-fat or reduced-fat cream cheese may not set up as well.
Graham Crust: I purchase graham crumbs at the store. To make your own, add 21 graham crackers to a food processor and pulse until it forms crumbs.
To Serve: If the crust sticks to the pan, dip the bottom of the pan in hot water for a few seconds. The hot water will melt the butter on the edges of the crust and it will release easily.
Freezing: This cheesecake can be prepared ahead of time and frozen (it’s just as good thawed as the day it is made!). Place the pan in the freezer and once frozen, wrap tightly in plastic wrap to seal completely. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 464 | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1199IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Cheesecake adapted from Strawberry Cheesecake Pie (No Bake)