5 from 258 votes
No-Bake Cheesecake
No-Bake Cheesecake features a creamy cream cheese filling blended with powdered sugar and vanilla, folded into whipped heavy cream to provide lightness. The mixture is spooned into a graham cracker crust made from melted butter, graham crumbs, and sugar then chilled until set. This chilled dessert offers a smooth, fluffy texture with a sweet, tangy flavor that pairs well with various toppings. It provides a treat that requires no oven time and can be prepared ahead.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
8
slices
Calories:
464 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Cake
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened, 2 boxes
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, graham crumbs, and sugar with a fork.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides (about 1 ½ inches) of a 9-inch pie plate or an 8-inch springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- Beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue to beat until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, beat cold heavy whipping cream on low for 1 minute. Add the cornstarch, increase the mixer speed to high, and beat for an additional 3-4 minutes until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly into the prepared crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Top with your favorite toppings and serve.
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Notes
- Heavy whipping cream should be very cold for best whipped texture; cornstarch helps stabilize the whipped cream.
- If the crust sticks, briefly dipping the pan bottom in hot water loosens it for easier removal.
- This cheesecake can be frozen tightly wrapped and thawed overnight in the fridge without losing quality.
- Using low-fat cream cheese may affect the set and texture of the cheesecake.
- Store-bought graham cracker crumbs simplify crust preparation, but crumbs can be made by pulsing graham crackers in a food processor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
464
(23%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
294mg
(12%)
Potassium
125mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
1199IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 464 | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 1199IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.