Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe

Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe

You will love the flavor and texture of this 100% No-Bake Cheesecake. It is a refreshing, crowd-pleasing summer dessert.

Can you Freeze a No-Bake Cheesecake?

This is a make-ahead dessert and freezes well. Just be sure to let it set in the refrigerator before freezing. I prefer to keep it in the springform pan for freezing.

To Freeze: Wrap with several layers of plastic wrap and freeze it for up to 3 months.
To Thaw: set in the refrigerator overnight and it will taste just as good as fresh no-bake cheesecake. We also love it partially frozen because it tastes like an ice cream cake.

WHAT CAN I USE INSTEAD OF GRAHAM CRACKERS?

Digestive biscuits work just as well as Graham Crackers to make the crust but you can use almost any cookie that’s similar in texture.

Make it

Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

Ingredients for Graham Cracker Crust:

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, (from 12 whole crackers)

1 Tbsp granulated sugar

8 Tbsp unsalted butter, 1 stick

Ingredients for No Bake Cheesecake:

8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled

12 oz mascarpone cheese, chilled

2 Tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Thin-Sliced Strawberries for topping

Instructions

In the bowl of a food processor, coarsely break up graham crackers then pulse into fine crumbs. Transfer crumbs to a bowl, and add 1 Tbsp sugar and 8 Tbsp melted butter. Stir to evenly moisten crumbs then press into the bottom of a 9" springform pan going 1/2" up the sides. Freeze for 20 minutes or refrigerate for 30 minutes for crumbs to set.

In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 oz cream cheese and 2/3 cup granulated sugar. Beat on medium/high speed for 3 minutes until fluffy and smooth, scraping down the bowl as needed. Set aside.

In a separate mixing bowl, using a clean electric hand mixer, beat 1 1/4 cups of heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form (3-5 minutes on high speed). Reduce speed to medium/low and beat in 12 oz mascarpone until well combined and smooth.

Use a spatula to fold cream cheese into whipped mascarpone mixture until well blended. Fold in 2 Tbsp lemon juice, adding 1 Tbsp at a time and folding until well incorporated.

Transfer cheesecake filling over the chilled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until completely chilled. Arrange sliced strawberries in rings over the top.

Enjoy your Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe!