The BEST No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe
The BEST No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe is a creamy and indulgent dessert that requires no baking, making it ideal for busy days or impromptu gatherings. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a velvety filling topped with your favorite fruit glaze, this cheesecake is sure to impress everyone at your next event. Easy to customize with various toppings, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser that will leave guests asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 47 minute
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press evenly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat the Cream Cheese: In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Combine: Pour the filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Remove from refrigerator, garnish with toppings if desired, slice, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother filling. Experiment with different extracts like almond or lemon zest for added flavor. For variations, use Oreo cookies instead of graham crackers for the crust or top with chocolate sauce.