Homemade No Bake Cheesecake Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    8 hrs

  • Total Time

    8 hrs 20 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    467 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade No Bake Cheesecake Recipe

Homemade No Bake Cheesecake is easy to make from scratch with only a few ingredients and 20 minutes prep resulting in a creamy, silky smooth cheesecake.

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Ingredients

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For the crust:

  • 1-1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

For the filling:

  • 24 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream

Instructions

Make The Crust

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar until combined.
  2. Press the crust into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch spring-form pan. Place in the freezer while you make the filling.

Make The Cheesecake Filling

  1. Add the cream cheese to a large bowl with an electric hand mixer or to the body of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Whip the cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add the granulated sugar and stir until combined.
  3. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice, stir to combine until smooth, scrape down the sides as needed.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream to stiff peaks.
  5. Add the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and fold it in until there are no streaks.
  6. Add the cream cheese filling to the crust and smooth out the top. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge overnight to set.
  7. Take a butter knife and run it along the edge of the cheesecake in the pan. Take off the outer ring.
  8. Slice and serve with whipped cream and fresh berries for topping, optional.

Notes

  • Keeps in the fridge covered for 4-5 days. Freeze for up to three months.
  • If you have other food or flavoring ingredients in the refrigerator that give off strong odors (such as garlic), I strongly suggest that you wrap your pan of setting cheesecake tightly with plastic wrap to prevent the cheesecake from taking on any of those odors. If you don’t, the results may be rather unpleasant! The same applies to any leftover cheesecake stored in the refrigerator.
  • The amount of lemon juice called for in the recipe results in an incredibly subtle flavor and provides enough acidity to help the cheesecake keep its texture instead of turning runny. If you want a more pronounced taste of lemon in this dessert then I recommend doubling the lemon juice and also adding in the zest of about 1-2 lemons. 
  • This cheesecake is scrumptious whether served chilled or even frozen! If you do intend to serve it more frozen, allow it to first thaw for a short 10-15 minutes for a deliciously cold treat! 
  • Since this is a no-bake cheesecake recipe, it’s really important that you refrigerate it overnight. That will allow the soft filling to hold its shape. 
  • You can easily give this no-bake cheesecake a completely different look by garnishing it with various topping options such as pureed berries, whole berries, whipped cream, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, chocolate shavings…the options are limitless! 
  • Consider adding in different extracts instead of the vanilla extract such as strawberry extract, almond, lemon, or even orange. It’s a great way to vary this basic no-bake cheesecake without much effort on your part. 
  • Make your basic no-bake cheesecake decadent by mixing into the cheesecake filling yummy ingredients such as mini chocolate chips, chopped up cookies, peanut butter chips, toffee bits or whatever favorite chopped candies that you’d prefer. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 467kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 255mg (11%) Potassium 121mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 1330IU (27%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 82mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 467 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 467kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 255mg 11%
Potassium 121mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 1330IU 27%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 82mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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