No Bake Cheesecake Recipe So Rich Creamy

Our favorite no-bake cheesecake recipe requires just minutes of prep and just a handful of simple ingredients!

A rich and decadent cheesecake filling is tucked into a buttery graham cracker crust and refrigerated. It’s super creamy, sweet & tangy.

A perfect go-to dessert for any occasion or holiday. No oven is required!

Why I Love This No-Bake Cheesecake

A rich dense baked cheesecake with blueberry sauce is my absolute favorite dessert but I’ll happily eat any form of cheesecake. I do love the simplicity of a no-bake dessert like this one.

This easy no bake cheesecake recipe is rich and decadent.It has all of the flavors of a classic cheesecake recipe with no baking, no water bath, and no worries about cracking!I love it in a homemade graham cracker crust (also no bake!) but a store-bought crust can be used.Prep ahead for holidays and parties since it needs to be chilled for at least 4 hours or overnight!It can be prepared and frozen. Once thawed it tastes just as good as the day it was made.

Ingredients

Cream Cheese Filling – I find full fat Philadelphia cream cheese sets up the best for a rich creamy texture. Depending on the brand, light or low-fat versions don’t seem to set as well.

Heavy whipping cream is decadent and rich and when folded into the cream cheese, it creates the perfect consistency. I prefer heavy whipping cream but in a pinch, cool whip or whipped topping can be used. A splash of vanilla extract and some powdered sugar add sweetness and flavor (but you can add other extracts if you’d like).

Graham Cracker Crust – A graham cracker crust is easy to make. With just 3 ingredients, no baking is required.

How to Make No-Bake Cheesecake

No-bake cheesecake is crazy easy to make in just a few simple steps!

Worth the Effort!

Making a homemade crust is worth the effort. It takes less than 5 minutes and it’s thicker than a store-bought crust and holds up better. I find store-bought crusts can be too thin and crack when served.

You can swap out the graham crackers for another cookie in the crust if you’d like.

Prep Crust: The ingredients together and press them into a pie plate or springform pan per the recipe below.Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla.Fill & Chill: Make whipped cream and fold into cream cheese mixture.Spread filling in graham cracker crust, cover. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.

Kitchen Tips

No-bake cheesecake is a cinch to make, but a few tips will ensure a perfect result every time!

Feeling Fancy?

Scrape the seeds out of a fresh vanilla bean and add to the cream cheese mixture for a French Vanilla style look.

Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing.The heavy whipping cream should be very cold for the best results. Whipping the cream until stiff peaks form ensures that the cheesecake will set properly.When combining the cream cheese and the whipped cream, over folding.Do not use low-fat dairy in this recipe.We add vanilla extract. Other extracts or a tablespoon or so of lemon juice can be added.

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Cheesecake adapted from Strawberry Cheesecake Pie (No Bake)