No Bake Cheesecake

Who has time for ovens? Not us! This no bake cheesecake is the ultimate no bake dessert—creamy, dreamy, and impossible to mess up. Whether you’re craving a classic Philadelphia no bake cheesecake, a fruity no bake strawberry cheesecake, or a decadent no bake chocolate cheesecake, this recipe is your golden ticket.

Prep Time

15 minutes (plus 4 hours chilling)

Servings

8 slices

Nutrition Info (per slice)

Calories: 320 | Fat: 22g | Carbs: 26g | Protein: 5g | Sugar: 18g

Ingredients

For the Crust

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or Oreo crumbs for a no bake Oreo cheesecake)
• 6 tbsp melted butter
• 2 tbsp sugar

For the Filling

• 16 oz cream cheese (softened, Philadelphia brand for Philadelphia no bake cheesecake)
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream (or Cool Whip for no bake cheesecake with Cool Whip)

Flavor Variations (Pick Your Favorite!)

• No bake strawberry cheesecake: Add ½ cup strawberry puree
• No bake lemon cheesecake: Add 2 tbsp lemon juice + zest
• No bake peanut butter cheesecake: Mix in ½ cup peanut butter
• No bake cherry cheesecake: Top with cherry pie filling
• No bake blueberry cheesecake: Swirl in blueberry compote
• Jello no bake cheesecake: Use flavored Jello in the filling
• 3 ingredient no bake cheesecake: Just cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice

How to Make No Bake Cheesecake

Step 1 – Make the Crust

Mix crumbs, butter, and sugar. Press into a pie dish. Chill.

Step 2 – Whip the Cream

Beat heavy cream until stiff (or use Cool Whip).

Step 3 – Make the Filling

Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Fold in whipped cream.

Step 4 – Customize It

Add your favorite flavor (peanut butter, lemon, etc.).

Step 5 – Assemble & Chill

Spread filling over crust. Refrigerate 4+ hours.

Step 6 – Top & Serve

Add fruit, chocolate, or caramel. Slice and enjoy!

Final Tip

This homemade cheesecake is foolproof. Try different versions like no bake Oreo cheesecake or no bake lemon cheesecake—because variety is the spice of life (and dessert).

Now go forth and conquer cheesecake recipes — no oven required! 🍰

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No Bake Cheesecake

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Silky-smooth, luxuriously creamy with a buttery, crumbly crust that melts on your tongue. Each velvety bite is cool, rich, and decadently sweet - the filling so lusciously thick it barely holds its shape before dissolving into pure bliss.

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Ingredients

For the Crust

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or Oreo crumbs for a no bake Oreo cheesecake)
• 6 tbsp melted butter
• 2 tbsp sugar

For the Filling

• 16 oz cream cheese (softened, Philadelphia brand for Philadelphia no bake cheesecake)
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream (or Cool Whip for no bake cheesecake with Cool Whip)

Instructions

1. Make Crust – Mix crumbs, butter, and sugar. Press into pan. Chill.
2. Whip Cream – Beat heavy cream until fluffy peaks form.
3. Mix Filling – Blend cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Fold in whipped cream.
4. Assemble – Spread filling over crust. Smooth top.
5. Chill – Refrigerate 4+ hours (overnight = firmer).
6. Top & Slice – Add fruit, sauce, or toppings. Cut with warm knife for clean slices.

Notes

For 3-ingredient version, mix cream cheese + sweetened condensed milk + lemon juice. Pour over crust and chill! 🍰

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 320Total Fat: 22gCarbohydrates: 26gSugar: 18gProtein: 5g