Description
There’s something magical about a no-bake cheesecake—cool, creamy, and endlessly customizable. A perfect dessert for hot days or lazy evenings, with no oven required.
Ingredients
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tbsp melted butter
16 oz cold cream cheese
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla bean
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 cups whipped topping or stiff whipped cream
Optional toppings: fruit, jam, caramel
Instructions
1. Crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter. Press into springform pan and chill for 15 minutes.
2. Beat cold cream cheese until smooth, then gradually mix in sweetened condensed milk.
3. Add vanilla bean and lemon juice; blend well.
4. Fold in whipped topping or stiff whipped cream until combined.
5. Pour filling over crust, smooth top, and chill at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
6. Top with fruit, jam, or caramel before serving.
Notes
Use parchment paper on the base for easier removal.
Always chill longer for firmer slices.
Avoid overmixing to maintain structure.
Try variations like Oreo crust or Greek yogurt in filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, easy dessert, summer recipe, chilled cake