No Bake Cheesecake

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No Bake Cheesecake is such an easy and yummy summer dessert. It is so rich and creamy – I know you’ll love it! 

Cheesecake with a bite taken out of it
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I don’t know about you, but when the temperatures start rising, I hate turning on my oven. It heats up the whole house! That is why I love this cheesecake recipe. You get a rich, creamy, tangy cheesecake and you don’t even touch the oven. I like to serve this cheesecake with fresh berries on top, but it would also be delicious with chocolate or caramel sauce. Let us know in the comments if your family has any fun cheesecake topping ideas that we should try!

Ingredients in No Bake Cheesecake

For the crust:

  • Graham crackers
  • Sugar
  • Butter

For the cheesecake filling:

  • Cream cheese
  • Powdered sugar
  • Sugar
  • Sour cream
  • Lemon juice
  • Vanilla extract
  • Heavy whipping cream

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Start by making your crust. Place your graham crackers in a blender or food processor and blend until you have very fine crumbs with no larger pieces. You can also place the crackers in an airtight bag and use your hands or a rolling pin to crush them.
  • Then, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan or pie plate. Place in the freezer until you are ready to fill it.
graham cracker crust in a pie dish
  • Now, for the filling. In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese with a hand mixer or stand mixer until it is light and fluffy.  This is more easily achieved if your cream cheese is softened to room temperature. Add powdered sugar and granulated sugar. Mix until combined. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix until combined, making sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl.
Cream cheese mixture in a silver bowl
  • In a separate bowl, beat the whipping cream with a hand mixer or stand mixer until stiff peaks form.
whipped cream in a silver bowl
  • Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture. DO NOT MIX WITH MIXER. You want to keep as much air in the whipped cream as possible. Use a spatula and scrape the bottom and edges until the mixture is combined.
Cheesecake filling in a silver bowl
  • Now, pour the filling into the crust and smooth the top. Chill in the fridge for 24 hours.
Cheesecake in a blue pie dish
  • Serve with fresh berries or a topping of your choice!
Cheesecake on a plate with raspberries and blackberries

Questions

Is no-bake cheesecake better than baked cheesecake?

There is a difference between no bake cheesecake and baked cheesecake, and it is in the texture. No bake cheesecake has a lighter, creamier texture. A baked cheesecake has a more dense, rich, and smooth texture.

How long does a no-bake cheesecake take to set in the fridge?

We recommend chilling the cheesecake in the fridge for 24 hours before serving. This gives the cheesecake plenty of time to set before serving.

What toppings are good on this no bake cheesecake recipe?

You can be creative with toppings that enhance the flavors and taste of this no bake cheesecake. Try fresh fruit toppings like strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry topping. If fresh fruit isn’t available, pie fillings work great too. We like to use cherry pie filling on this cheesecake. Chocolate and caramel sauce are always delicious as well!

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How to Make No Bake Cheesecake

A slice of no bake cheesecake with berries on the side

No Bake Cheesecake

5 from 4 votes
No Bake Cheesecake is such an easy and yummy summer dessert. It is so rich and creamy – I know you'll love it! 
Prep Time 30 mins
Chill Time 1 d
Total Time 1 d 30 mins
Course cake, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Food Processor
  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients

For the Graham Cracker Crust

  • 9 graham cracker sheets about one package
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted

For the Filling

Instructions

For the Crust

  • Place your graham crackers in a blender or food processor and blend until you have very fine crumbs with no larger pieces. You can also place the crackers in an airtight bag and use your hands or a rolling pin to crush them.
    Rolling pin over a ziplock bag full of crushed graham crackers for Graham Cracker Pie Crust.
  • Then, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan or 9-inch pie plate. Place in the freezer until you are ready to fill it.
    graham cracker crust in a pie dish

For the Filling

  • In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese with a hand mixer or stand mixer until it is light and fluffy.  This is more easily achieved if your cream cheese is softened to room temperature.
    Cream cheese mixture in a silver bowl
  • In a separate bowl, beat the whipping cream with a hand mixer or stand mixer until stiff peaks form.
    whipped cream in a silver bowl
  • Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture. DO NOT MIX WITH MIXER. You want to keep as much air in the whipped cream as possible. Use a spatula and scrape the bottom and edges until the mixture is combined.
    Cheesecake filling in a silver bowl
  • Now, pour the filling into the crust and smooth the top. Chill in the fridge for 24 hours.
    Cheesecake in a blue pie dish
  • Serve with fresh berries or a topping of your choice.
    Cheesecake on a plate with raspberries and blackberries

Notes

For best results with this recipe:
  • Use full-fat cream cheese.
  • Let the cheesecake set for the entire 24 hours so it can fully set. 
  • Use wet knife for a cleaner cut when slicing. 
  • Add toppings to the plated, sliced cheesecake. It’s easier to top each individual piece with the toppings instead of adding them to the whole cheesecake. 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1gCalories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 309mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 1392IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 1mg

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Kelsey Crist

Kelsey lives in Washington with her husband, Alex, and two cats, Diana and Nova. Her happy place is in the kitchen listening to an audiobook and trying new recipes. When she's not in the kitchen you can find her hiking, shopping at Trader Joe's, or playing Animal Crossing. Her favorite food is pasta and Alex loves when she makes Homemade Oreos.

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  1. 5 stars
    Ah!! I needed an easy cheesecake to make for a friend who was coming home from the hospital and this is the one I made. It turned out SOO good and he loved it, thank you!

  2. 5 stars
    This turned out so good, even though I’ve never made a cheesecake before. Can’t wait to make it again.