Easy No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe
This easy no-bake cheesecake is a creamy, fluffy dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust and rich cream cheese filling. Perfect for summer or holidays, it requires no oven time and is ideal for make-ahead entertaining. Customize it with your favorite toppings like fruit, chocolate, or caramel. A crowd-pleasing, fuss-free classic!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 20 whole crackers)
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cup heavy cream (cold, for whipping)
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a springform pan. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in lemon juice, sour cream, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the filling into the crust and smooth the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 5–6 hours, or overnight.
- Top with fresh fruit, pie filling, or sauces just before serving. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For variety, try chocolate cookie or gingersnap crusts.
- Add zest or fold in berries or chocolate chips for added flavor.
- Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze slices for 1 month.
- Use a springform pan for best results.
- Let frozen slices thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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