No-Bake Frozen Cheesecake
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4.5
No-Bake Frozen Cheesecake
Description
No-Bake Frozen Cheesecake is composed of a crumbly crust made by mixing graham cracker crumbs with chopped pretzels and pecans, sweetened slightly and bound with melted salted butter. The filling blends softened cream cheese with sweetened condensed milk, then folds in whipped topping and vanilla extract for a smooth, fluffy texture. Layered onto the crust in a springform pan, it is covered and frozen for at least four hours to firm up. The unbaked method maintains a creamy, firm filling that is contrasted by the crunchy, salty-sweet crust.
The cheesecake is finished with fresh berries before serving, which add a refreshing and natural sweetness to balance the richness of the cream cheese and condensed milk filling. It is best served chilled directly from the freezer for a cool, satisfying texture.
This recipe requires no oven baking, making it suitable for warm weather or when an oven is not available. For best results, allow ample freezing time to ensure the filling is fully set. The mixture must be beaten thoroughly to achieve a light consistency.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs about 8 crackers
- ½ cup pretzel sticks coarsely chopped
- ½ cup pecans coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup sugar
- 8 tablespoons butter melted, salted
For the filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed, frozen
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- fresh berries
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the crust ingredients until well combined.
- Press crumbs into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese for 3 minutes.
- Add in sweetened condensed milk and beat for an additional 2-3 minutes. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl to fully incorporate ingredients.
- Use a rubber spatula to fold in the whipped topping and vanilla extract.
- Evenly spread the cream cheese filling mixture onto the crust.
- Cover the pan with foil and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, top with fresh berries.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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