This No Bake Blackberry Cheesecake is the perfect easy-to-make cheesecake dessert that's ultra creamy, silky smooth & delicious and packed with fresh juicy blackberries!
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Modified: 12/10/21
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This No Bake Blackberry Cheesecake is the perfect easy-to-make cheesecake dessert that’s ultra creamy, silky smooth & delicious and packed with fresh juicy blackberries!
We’re in the middle of berry season and as far as we’re concerned it’s the most wonderful time of the year! We’ve shared SO many of our favourite berry recipes with you already, but this No Bake Blackberry Cheesecake recipe takes the cake (see what we did there…?)!
It’s SO cool and creamy, and it’s absolutely packed with juicy fresh blackberries – if you’re a fan of blackberries even a little bit, you’re going to LOVE this delicious cheesecake!
This No Bake Blackberry Cheesecake recipe contains a secret ingredient that helps no bake cheesecakes set – lemon juice! The acid in the lemon reacts with the proteins in the milk, causing it to curdle and become thick.
In no bake cheesecakes containing dairy cream cheese this little scientific fact works to our advantage, helping the cheesecake to become thick and sturdy and slice more cleanly than a cheesecake made without the addition of lemon juice!
Tips for the best no bake cheesecake:
Use full fat cream cheese. 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.
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.
Use Citrus. 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.
Add only as many berries as the recipe calls for. Adding extra berries increases the water content of the cheesecake, which can prevent it from setting properly and slicing cleanly. Be sure to follow the recipe as closely as possible!
Use fresh berries, not frozen. Frozen berries will release a lot more water than fresh ones, which can change the texture of the cheesecake and prevent it from setting. If you absolutely must use frozen berries, thaw them first and drain them very well before using.
Set the cheesecake in the fridge first, and then the freezer for best results. My 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.
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This No Bake Blackberry Cheesecake is the perfect easy-to-make cheesecake dessert that's ultra creamy, silky smooth & delicious and packed with fresh juicy blackberries!
whipped topping or whipped cream, and fresh blackberries
Recipe: Instructions
Combine the graham cracker baking crumbs and melted butter until moistened and crumbly.
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate to set.
Combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl, mixing with a hand mixer on medium speed (or in your stand mixer) until smooth.
Add the lemon juice and lemon zest and mix well until incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is incorporated and distributed evenly.
Fold in the whipped cream or whipped topping by hand until the mixture is fluffy and creamy and there are no streaks in the batter.
Add the mashed blackberries and fold them in gently until the blackberries are streaked throughout the batter.
Pour the cheesecake mixture into the prepared crust and smooth out the top with a rubber spatula or offset spatula.
Refrigerate to set for 6 hours or overnight, or set in the fridge for 2-3 hours and then in the freezer for 2-3 hours before serving. OR, set in the freezer only for 3-4 hours.
For serving:
Top with whipped cream or whipped topping and some fresh blackberries for garnish (optional).
Recipe: Notes
Make Ahead Instructions
Make this cheesecake up to 2 days ahead of serving.
Storage Instructions
Store in the fridge in an airtight container and then firm up in the freezer for about 2 hours before serving.
Freezer Instructions
Wrap slices individually in plastic wrap and then place in an airtight container in the freezer. Consume within a month. Thaw in the fridge overnight or defrost at room temperature uncovered (to prevent condensation) for 45 minutes before serving. Remove the fresh fruit first as it does not thaw well.
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Dessert, North American
Keywords: Blackberry Cheesecake, Classic No Bake Cheesecake, No Bake Blackberry Cheesecake
Recipe: Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
No Bake Blackberry Cheesecake
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 418Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 17g106%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 83mg28%
Sodium 372mg16%
Potassium 154mg4%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 1249IU25%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 94mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
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Alejandra
Posted: 4 years ago
Love the light purple colour on this cake— the perfect cake to serve to guests! I’ll definitely be trying this recipe!
Totally love cheesecake! And blackberries are inexpensive at the moment so going to try this recipe 🙂
Gina
Posted: 4 years ago
Can’t love berry season any more than I already do and recipes like this are exactly why. So delicious with all that lovely blackberry flavor coming through!
Sharmila Kingsly
Posted: 4 years ago
Im so loving the color.. Blueberries are incredible for a reason.. Would love a bite!!
I love no bake recipes, so easy and always delicious! My family and I are going to love this recipe. Such a colorful and great looking cake! I’m so excited to make this soon!
Rosemary
Posted: 4 years ago
I love no bake desserts and this looks so refreshing and perfect for the season. As a fan of berries including blackberries, I will definitively make this. Thanks for sharing. Great tempting photos too!!
We’re in the middle of berry season and as far as we’re concerned it’s the most wonderful time of the year! We’ve shared SO many of our favourite berry recipes with you already, but this No Bake Blackberry Cheesecake recipe takes the cake (see what we did there…?)!
It’s SO cool and creamy, and it’s absolutely packed with juicy fresh blackberries – if you’re a fan of blackberries even a little bit, you’re going to LOVE this delicious cheesecake!
This No Bake Blackberry Cheesecake recipe contains a secret ingredient that helps no bake cheesecakes set – lemon juice! The acid in the lemon reacts with the proteins in the milk, causing it to curdle and become thick.
In no bake cheesecakes containing dairy cream cheese this little scientific fact works to our advantage, helping the cheesecake to become thick and sturdy and slice more cleanly than a cheesecake made without the addition of lemon juice!
Looking for more blackberry recipes? You’ll love this Berry Walnut Spinach Salad Recipe, this Apple Blackberry Crumble Recipe or this Blackberry Mint Frozen Yogurt Recipe!
I hope you love this cheesecake recipe as much as we do! Let me know in the comments below, what’s your favourite easy no bake dessert? I’d love to know!
Love the light purple colour on this cake— the perfect cake to serve to guests! I’ll definitely be trying this recipe!
What a great and easy recipe! Looks so delicious!
Thanks!
What a vibrant looking cheesecake. Perfect for summer.
What a creamy and delicious cheesecake – a great way to use blackberries and I love that it is no bake too!
This cheesecake is perfection! A great summertime recipe and super easy to make. I may never bake a cheesecake again!
So glad you loved it!
Totally love cheesecake! And blackberries are inexpensive at the moment so going to try this recipe 🙂
Can’t love berry season any more than I already do and recipes like this are exactly why. So delicious with all that lovely blackberry flavor coming through!
Im so loving the color.. Blueberries are incredible for a reason.. Would love a bite!!
Hope you enjoy it!
This no-bake recipe is perfect especially given the hot weather! Will try this weekend!
Thanks so much!
I love no bake recipes, so easy and always delicious! My family and I are going to love this recipe. Such a colorful and great looking cake! I’m so excited to make this soon!
I love no bake desserts and this looks so refreshing and perfect for the season. As a fan of berries including blackberries, I will definitively make this. Thanks for sharing. Great tempting photos too!!
Thanks so much!
This is a brilliant recipe, easy to make and it looks very professional. I make a blackberry coulis to serve it with.
Blackberry coulis sounds great! Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback ☺️
Can we substitute the blackberries for strawberries? I did make this and it was delish.
That looks yumm! For strawberries 🍓 check out this recipe https://thebusybaker.ca/easy-no-bake-strawberry-swirl-cheesecake/
How come you only use powdered sugar in the cake no white sugar as well?
We prefer powder sugar as it melts faster in the cream cheese mixture. Hope this helps!