Description
This creamy no-bake cheesecake is rich, silky, and unbelievably easy to make—no oven required! With a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious cream cheese filling, it’s the perfect make-ahead dessert for parties, holidays, or just when you’re craving something sweet.
Ingredients
For the Crust
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits, crushed)
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling
24 oz (3 blocks) cream cheese, softened (use full-fat for best results)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract¼ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
Optional Toppings
Fresh berries, fruit compote, caramel drizzle, chocolate shavings, or crushed cookies
Instructions
Make the crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
Whip the cream: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
Mix the filling: In another large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy (about 2–3 minutes). Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until fully combined.
Fold together: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
Assemble: Spread filling evenly over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (overnight is best) until set.
Serve: Add toppings of choice, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Use block cream cheese (not whipped or spreadable) for the creamiest texture.
Don’t rush the chill time—this is what helps the cheesecake firm up and slice neatly.
You can swap the crust for Oreos, gingersnaps, or vanilla wafers for a fun twist.
To freeze: Wrap slices tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360kcl
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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