No Bake Cheesecake is a well-loved dessert, made popular by Jell-O years ago. Don’t worry, there’s no jello in this recipe. No bake cheesecake is super easy to make without any help from a boxed mix. This no-bake cheesecake recipe is made completely from scratch with a handful of common ingredients, and it only takes a few minutes to make. The hardest part is waiting for it to set up in the fridge, but I promise that the wait is well worth it! You’ll fall in love with this creamy, sweet cheesecake right away. If you’re a cheesecake lover, make sure you try my Blueberry Cheesecake Bars and my Oreo Cheesecake. My classic NY Style Cheesecake is a winner too!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients In No Bake Cheesecake
Here’s what you need to make this delicious cheesecake – it’s super simple! Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
For the Crust
Graham Crackers: Use 10 sheets of graham crackers (or 14 digestive biscuits if you’re in the UK). Any kind of plain cookie will work here. Crush the graham crackers yourself in a food processor, or put them in a ziplock bag and smash them with your rolling pin. Granulated Sugar and Butter: Mix these two ingredients with the graham crackers to make the most amazing no-bake cheesecake crust.
For the Filling
Cream Cheese: Use full-fat cream cheese, and let it soften really well at room temperature. Sugar: This cheesecake isn’t super sweet, but it’s just sweet enough with the addition of granulated sugar.Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice only please! This is added to cheesecake to lighten the flavor of the cream cheese. Vanilla Extract: Use a good quality, pure vanilla for this recipe. Heavy Whipping Cream: We will whip heavy cream into the filling to keep it airy and soft.
If you want the full experience, you’ll need 8 ounces of fresh strawberries, sliced thinly. You can also omit the fruit topping, or use your favorite fresh fruit instead of strawberries. Just look at how gorgeous this cheesecake is! Sliced strawberries placed in concentric circles look like a beautiful red lotus flower.
How To Make No Bake Cheesecake
Recipe Tips
Use a Springform Pan. In order to create a no bake cheesecake that you can easily remove from the pan, a springform pan is your best tool! Get Clean Slices. Use a large knife to cut slices of no bake cheesecake, and wipe it down with paper towels after each cut. Being patient will give you the best results. Chill. Let the cheesecake chill in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours. The longer the better. If you find that your no bake cheesecake is not quite set after 8 hours, let it chill a bit more, or pop it in the freezer for a half hour to finish the job.
Storing Tips
Store no-bake cheesecake in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 4 days. If you’re serving it topped with fresh berries, save that part until right before you’re ready to eat.
What To Serve With No Bake Cheesecake
This cheesecake is the perfect dessert and will go well with any meal. It’s a great option for a potluck or a casual get-together, but it works just as well for a holiday meal or a fancy dinner party. If you’re looking for a dinner idea for the weekend, try my Creamy Garlic Chicken or these easy Baked Pork Chops.
More No Bake Desserts to Make
If the weather is getting warmer, you’re going to want to have this list of easy no-bake desserts ready to go!
No Bake Peanut Butter PieNo Bake Strawberry PieChocolate LasagnaNo Bake Mint Chocolate CheesecakeBanana PuddingMillion Dollar PieNo Bake Oreo PieHeaven on Earth Cake
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