Easy no-bake cheesecake can be dressed up or down for any occasion and is perfect when you don't want to use the oven.
Instead of using sweetened condensed milk, it uses a combination of heavy whipping cream and greek yogurt to keep a good consistency. You can use plain or vanilla Greek yogurt in this recipe. By switching out the flavors, you can easily create new cheesecake flavors like strawberry or honey.
If you're looking for a No Bake Cherry Cheesecake, this recipe looks incredible and so simple!
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No-bake cheesecake can take 3 or 4 hours to properly set while it is in your fridge. Because this recipe doesn't use gelatin, you won't get a crisp edge. The crust will also set as you let it chill in the fridge. You can easily prepare this homemade no-bake cheesecake up to 24 hours in advance.
Again, this recipe isn't going to give you a no-bake cheesecake with crisp edges because of the ingredients. Be sure you're following the recipe and whipping the cream which will help. If you want it to be more firm, freeze it for a few hours before serving.
When properly stored and covered in your fridge, a no-bake cheesecake can last about 5 days. You can make sure that it is well stored by placing plastic wrap over the top or storing it in an air-tight container that can keep it from drying out.
Ingredients for no-bake cheesecake filling:
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Greek yogurt
- Vanilla extract
- Almond extract
- Lemon juice
- Heavy whipping cream
- Graham cracker pie crust
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to make easy no-bake cheesecake
- In a large bowl, beat or whisk the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and beat or whisk until smooth.
- Add the greek yogurt, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Beat or whisk until smooth.
- Add the cream and whisk or beat on high until light and fluffy and medium peaks form about 2 minutes.
- Pour the prepared filling into the prepared crust. Smooth out.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours (see note), up to overnight (see note).
All recipe notes are located at the bottom of the recipe card.
Cheesecake topping ideas
- Chocolate syrup
- Caramel syrup
- Fresh berries
- Blackberry syrup
- Stone fruit
- Crumbled pieces of chocolate or toffee candy
- Whipped cream
- Lemon curd
- Seasonal sprinkles
- A combination of any of the above
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Homemade No Bake Cheesecake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese (two packs, room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup greek yogurt (see note)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 3 teaspoons lemon juice (fresh squeezed, about ½ a lemon)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 graham cracker pie crust (see note)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat or whisk the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and beat or whisk until smooth.
- Add the greek yogurt, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Beat or whisk until smooth.
- Add the cream and whisk or beat on high until light and fluffy and medium peaks form about 2 minutes.
- Pour the prepared filling into the prepared crust. Smooth out.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours (see note), up to overnight (see note).
Notes
Nutrition
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Teena
Thank you for this recipe. I do want to tell you that i used a substitution; I did not have any Whipping Cream on hand; I had a Premier Protein Shake (vanilla) in my pantry and I used that. You never missed the Whipping Cream, I will be using the Protein Shake again in this recipe. Thanks again for providing it.
Alli
Great sub! Thank you for sharing it.
Alli
The flavor of this cheesecake is amazing!!