Pumpkin Cheesecake

This No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe is the perfect easy-to-make fall no bake dessert that’s ultra creamy, silky smooth and delicious, and packed with pumpkin and spice!

 

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes

Fall is the season for everything pumpkin and this Pumpkin Cheesecake is one of our favourite fall desserts of all time! It’s so creamy and delicious, it’s silky smooth, it’s packed with pumpkin and everybody’s favourite fall spices – you’re going to LOVE this one! And it’s a no-bake dessert, which makes it a great choice for entertaining (think – an easy dessert for Thanksgiving dinner!) as it can be made ahead of time and served cold.

These are just a few reasons why we LOVE this no bake Pumpkin Cheesecake!

1. It doesn’t need to be BAKED: This recipe is quick to make and doesn’t need the oven.
2. It’s perfect for the HOLIDAYS: This pumpkin cheesecake is perfect for a Thanksgiving dessert.

This cheesecake recipe contains a secret ingredient that helps no bake cheesecakes set – white chocolate! Because chocolate hardens as it cools and is solid at room temperature, it helps provide structure to this no bake cheesecake recipe to create those perfect slices. And white chocolate, like this specific recipe calls for, also lends just a bit of sweetness without overpowering the pumpkin and spice flavours of this dessert. This is a game changer!

Follow these tips and tricks to make the BEST Pumpkin Cheesecake!

When chocolate is used in cheesecake, the cream cheese mixture must be at room temperature or the chocolate will solidify during the mixing process and create hard chunks in the cheesecake mixture, causing the cheesecake to lose its silky smooth texture.

Low fat cream cheese has a high water content and liquifies much more easily at room temperature than regular full fat cream cheese does. Using full fat cream cheese will help your no bake cheesecake stay firm and help it slice cleanly for serving.

Make sure that when you are adding your whipped cream to your cream cheese mixture, you are adding the whipped measurements, not the liquid. As a rule of thumb, the liquid measurement will double when whipped.

Use whipped cream or whipped topping whipped to stiff peaks. Under-whipped cream can be too liquid-y and therefore prevent the cheesecake from setting.

Adding citrus juice to your cheesecake filling mixture causes a protein in the cream cheese to become firm. This helps the cheesecake set nicely and creates really clean slices. For cheesecakes where citrus flavour just doesn’t work, adding a little bit of melted chocolate or white chocolate really helps the cheesecake set nicely, too! In this recipe, we’ve added both so the cheesecake sets beautifully!

The recipe says to use a springform pan. Using a springform pan allows for easy removal of your cheesecake as well as beautiful presentation when you serve it.

Set the cheesecake in the refrigerator first and then the freezer for best results. Our no bake cheesecakes always turn out best when the chill for 6-8 hours in the fridge and then spend 3-4 hours in the freezer to firm up for those gorgeous, clean slices.

If you’re encountering any issues with this no bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe, try following the solutions we recommend below.

Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing. If the cheesecake is too runny after the recommended time, add more time in the fridge until it is set.

Over-mixing the ingredients can cause the crust to crumble. Make sure to mix just until it is combined to avoid incorporating too much air.

Make sure to press the cookie mixture firmly into the pan (a spoon is helpful to make it uniform). If it is still too crumbly, add in some extra butter.

Make sure that your cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing. Lumps can also be avoided by beating the cream cheese until smooth before adding the other ingredients. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl to avoid chunks.

Over-mixing can lead to a dense texture. Mix only until the ingredients are combined to maintain a light and fluffy consistency.

Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your tastes and preferences. Taste the mixture before chilling and make adjustments accordingly.

You will need these items on hand to make this no bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe (paid links):

• 9″ springform pan
• mixing bowls
• measuring cups and spoons
• a hand mixer or stand mixer
• a spatula
• an offset spatula
• food processor (to make the gingersnap crumbs)
• knife
• parchment paper

You’ll need these ingredients to make this no bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe (paid links):

FOR THE CRUST:

• 2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs (approximately 250 grams)
• 6 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons real maple syrup

FOR THE FILLING:

• 24 ounces full fat cream cheese (approximately 660 grams) at room temperature
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix (see recipe notes for individual spice amounts)
• 8 ounces white chocolate melted and cooled
• 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping

FOR THE TOPPING (OPTIONAL):

• 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
• caramel sauce or maple syrup
• crumbled gingersnap cookies

Try these simple additions to compliment the pumpkin flavour in this easy pumpkin cheesecake without preventing the cheesecake from setting.

1. Marshmallow – Layer the top with a marshmallow topping, marshmallow fluff, or a homemade version.
2. Caramelized Apples – Garnish the top of the cheesecake with caramelized apples.
3. Crushed Pecans – Sprinkle crushed pecans on the top for a nutty addition.

We hope you love this no bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe as much as we do! Let us know in the comments below, what’s your favourite easy no bake dessert for fall? We’d love to know!    

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• No Bake Creamy Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake
• Easy No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
• No Bake Lemon Tart

Watch the video below to see exactly how we make this easy cheesecake recipe. You can find more delicious recipe videos on our YouTube channel.