No Bake Cheesecake

This no bake cheesecake is rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make. With a buttery cookie crust and a smooth, velvety filling, it’s the perfect make-ahead dessert for holidays, celebrations, or anytime you’re craving a slice of cheesecake without using the oven.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup melted butter
• 14 oz cream cheese room temperature
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup cold heavy cream
• Optional topping: whipped cream and fresh strawberries

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How to Make No Bake Cheesecake

1. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.

2. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill while preparing filling.

3. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cold heavy cream.

4. Beat together until smooth, thick, and creamy. Continue mixing until the filling becomes light and holds its shape.

5. Spread filling evenly over the chilled crust. Chill for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.

6. Before serving, pipe whipped cream around the edges and top with fresh strawberries if desired.

No Bake Cheesecake

This no bake cheesecake is rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make. With a buttery cookie crust and a smooth, velvety filling, it's the perfect make-ahead dessert for holidays, celebrations, or anytime you're craving a slice of cheesecake without using the oven.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Chill Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Equipment

• 9-inch springform pan

Ingredients

  

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• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup melted butter
• 14 oz cream cheese room temperature
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup cold heavy cream
• Optional topping: whipped cream and fresh strawberries

Instructions

 

• In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
• Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill while preparing filling.
• In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cold heavy cream.
• Beat together until smooth, thick, and creamy. Continue mixing until the filling becomes light and holds its shape.
• Spread filling evenly over the chilled crust.
• Chill for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
• Before serving, pipe whipped cream around the edges and top with fresh strawberries if desired.

Notes

Storage

• Refrigerate up to 4 days
• Keep covered to prevent drying
• Do not freeze (texture may change)
• Best served chilled

FAQs

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, it’s ideal for making the day before serving.

Can I use store-bought crust?

Yes, substitute with a ready-made 9-inch crust.

Why didn’t my cheesecake set?

It likely needs more chilling time. Allow a full 4 hours minimum.

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