No-Bake Cheesecake: The Ultimate Creamy Dessert (No Oven Required!)
Silky smooth, incredibly creamy no-bake cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust. Easier than traditional baked cheesecake with a lighter, mousse-like texture. Perfect make-ahead dessert that sets beautifully in the refrigerator. Customize with your favorite toppings!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes prep + 4-6 hours chilling
- Yield: 10-12 servings
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake Dessert, Cheesecake
- Method: No-Bake, Refrigerated, Whipped
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- Pinch salt
Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, cold
Optional Stabilizer:
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 3 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter
- Press firmly into 9-inch springform pan bottom and sides
- Refrigerate crust 10-15 minutes
- If using gelatin: sprinkle over cold water, let bloom 5 minutes, microwave 15-20 seconds until melted
- Beat cream cheese 2-3 minutes until fluffy and smooth
- Add sugar, vanilla, salt; beat 2 minutes
- Add sour cream; beat until just combined
- Add melted gelatin if using; beat 10-15 seconds
- In separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks
- Fold 1/3 whipped cream into cream cheese mixture to lighten
- Gently fold in remaining whipped cream until no streaks remain
- Pour into prepared crust; smooth top
- Cover and refrigerate 4-6 hours or overnight
- Run knife around edge before releasing springform
- Slice with hot, clean knife
- Add desired toppings and serve chilled
Notes
- Cream cheese must be room temperature
- Gelatin is optional; omit for softer, mousse-like texture
- Whip cream to stiff peaks before folding
- Use gentle folding motion to preserve airiness
- Overnight chilling recommended for best results
- Can be frozen up to 2 months
Find it online: https://recipya.com/no-bake-cheesecake-recipe-easy-dessert/