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No-Bake Cheesecake

An easy and delicious No-Bake Cheesecake made with just six ingredients, perfect for casual home baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 1 package 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature Use full-fat cream cheese for best results.
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar Incorporates texture stabilization.
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream, at room temperature For whipping to stiff peaks.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Optional, but recommended for brightness.
For the Crust
  • 1 9-inch prepared graham cracker crust Store-bought or homemade.
Optional Toppings
  • Fresh strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries For garnish.
  • Cherry pie filling Optional topping.
  • Whipped cream To decorate.
  • Caramel or chocolate drizzle For added flavor.
  • Lemon curd For a zesty topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pull the cream cheese and heavy cream out of the refrigerator at least 30–45 minutes before mixing.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese using a hand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat for another 30 seconds until uniform.
  4. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and mix on medium speed for about 1 minute.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice (if using), mixing on low speed until combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, whip 3/4 cup heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
  7. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in two additions until smooth.
  8. Spoon the cheesecake filling into the prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing the top.
Chilling
  1. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  2. Before serving, add toppings of your choice.

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese and don't skip bringing ingredients to room temperature for best texture. Fold instead of stirring when combining whipped cream to preserve air.