Description
No-Bake Cheesecake Dessert is a rich, creamy dessert with a graham cracker crust and a smooth cheesecake filling, all without the need for an oven. Perfect for a quick and indulgent treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- Fresh fruit or fruit topping (optional)
- Chocolate shavings or drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish or springform pan to form the crust. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to set.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Assemble: Pour the cheesecake filling onto the chilled graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow it to firm up.
- Serve: Before serving, top with fresh fruit, fruit topping, or chocolate drizzle if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers or a different cookie base.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar.
- This dessert can be made in individual cups for a fun presentation at parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg