This Classic No Bake Cheesecake is so creamy and delicious and it’s made with only 3 ingredients!! It’s the perfect easy dessert that you don’t have to bake! Serve it with fresh berries for an easy summer treat or add whatever toppings you like and enjoy it any time of the year!
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*I originally shared this post in June 2016. I’m re-sharing it today with updated photos and a video tutorial. Enjoy!
Summer is officially here! Well, actually it’s here unofficially since it’s only the beginning of June but if this warm weather is any indication, it is definitely that time of year again! My husband and I attended a friend’s outdoor wedding this weekend and the weather was absolutely gorgeous – bright and sunny and almost too hot to bear sitting outside for the wedding ceremony. We had an absolute blast dancing the night away with our friends and acting like we’re in our twenties (we’re not), and the kids had a blast having a sleepover at grandma and grandpa’s house. I can’t decide what I enjoyed more, all the fun we had at the wedding or getting to sleep in until almost 9 in the morning on Sunday!
If you’re a parent of little ones you’ll probably understand how truly amazing a simple sleep-in can be. We’re currently transitioning our newly minted 2-year-old to a toddler bed and it’s been a comedy of errors at every turn (seriously, she has actually tried climbing out the window to get out of going to bed. Thankfully she was unsuccessful.). She’s one of the sweetest, funniest, most playful girls you’ll ever meet and she has absolutely no use for bedtime, so our evenings have turned into quite an adventure trying to get her to stay in her bed and our early mornings are the same. Needless to say, our lazy Sunday morning sans kids this weekend was quite a treat!! Even if it meant waking up with still-aching feet and stiff knees from all that dancing…we’re SO not in our twenties anymore!
And speaking of treats, I just have to share one of my favourite treats with you today – this Classic No Bake Cheesecake! I’ve been making different versions of this no bake cheesecake for about 8 years and it’s a recipe I always pull out as soon as the weather gets hot and I’m looking for frozen desserts. I make this every time we host a summer barbecue and it always gets rave reviews! It’s such an easy dessert with the perfect creamy cheesecake-style texture and it can be served with whatever toppings you like! We usually opt for fresh fruit and maybe some chocolate sauce, but any fruit compote, caramel sauce, nuts, shaved chocolate, or flavoured whipped cream works too! I just know you’re going to love this recipe as much as we do!!
Looking for more recipes perfect for a summer barbecue? Try my Easy Grilled Chicken Souvlaki and this Berry Walnut Spinach Salad with Maple Vinaigrette!
This Classic No Bake Cheesecake filling is made from only 3 ingredients, yet the texture is so velvety and smooth and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! It’s oh-so-creamy and it pairs perfectly with all kinds of toppings…caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, any kind of fruit, etc. The possibilities are endless! It’s such a versatile dessert!
Like this recipe? You will LOVE these Cherry Cheesecake Popsicles or these Lemon Blackberry Cheesecake Cups!
And if you’re short on time, purchasing a pre-made graham cracker crust in a pie plate works great too! Just skip the make-your-own crust part of this recipe and follow the directions for making the cheesecake filling. This is always a great time-saver and a way to make this Classic No Bake Cheesecake recipe even easier than it already is!
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I hope you enjoy this Classic No Bake Cheesecake Recipe! Let me know in the comments below, what’s your favourite cheesecake flavour? I’d love to know!
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Recipe Video
Watch the video below to see exactly how I make this no-bake dessert. You can find more delicious recipe videos on my YouTube channel.
Classic No Bake Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 c. crushed Oreo cookies
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
For the cheesecake:
- 16 ounces reduced fat cream cheese feel free to use full fat if you wish!, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the spring-form pan and pack it down as well as possible. Chill for 10 minutes in the fridge to set.
- In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a mixing bowl using a hand mixer) mix the cream cheese on high speed until it's very creamy and smooth. Add the powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time, mixing on low speed and then high speed until the sugar is all incorporated.
- Add the vanilla (if desired) and mix to combine.
- Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese and sugar mixture with a rubber spatula just until it's combined. Pour the cheesecake mixture into the crust and smooth out the top as much as possible.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let the cheesecake sit in the freezer for 2-4 hours and then in the fridge overnight. I always find that chilling overnight is best since it help the cheesecake become very firm and helps it slice nicely.
- Alternatively, chill in the fridge overnight and then place in the freezer for 2 hours before serving. This will yield the same result.
- Once the cheesecake has spent enough time in the freezer, let it sit on the counter for 10-15 minutes at room temperature before slicing into it. Serve with fresh berries or whatever you wish!
Nutrition
Kristen Chidsey says
So easy and light–love this!
Chrissie says
Thanks so much Kristen!
Heather says
I made this for a spring family potluck dinner and planned to take fresh fruit to top each slice. But we forgot the friut and served it “naked.” I had so many compliments, and everyone remarked on how light it was. I was glad I’d added the zest of a lemon while folding in the whipped cream, which I thought would suit the fresh fruit. It was a perfect, satisfyingly decadent, yet refeshing dessert and so darn easy to make! Impressive and simple recipe!
Zaty says
Hi may i know the whip cream do we have to mix it first before we fold it together or just pust the whip cream just like that and fold it?
Chrissie says
Yes, definitely whip the cream first and then fold it in.
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
Haven't met a cheesecake I haven't liked-I bet I'm going to love this one! Can't wait to try this!
Chrissie says
Haha! Me neither! 🙂 Thanks!
Homemade Food Junkie says
Chrissie, this is so pretty! I love cheesecake for summer desserts. I am putting this one on my must make list!
Chrissie says
Thanks so much! They're my favourite too!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
They look absolutely perfect!
Chrissie says
Thanks so much Meg!
Laurie says
incredible, I always love these cheesecake too. I will try to do this one for this weekend. Hoping I would enjoy it when I wake up, with some coffee. It will be so good. Thank for your sharing
The Busy Baker says
So glad you like the recipe!! 🙂
rose333 says
Do you put it back in the freezer after you have eaten your slices?
Jersey Girl Cooks says
I’m all about silky smooth cheesecake!
Chrissie says
Me too!! 🙂
Carolyn says
This looks amazing!
The Busy Baker says
Thanks!
anna says
hello! i’m just about to try your recipe, and want to confirm that the whipped cream is 3 cups that isn’t whipped yet and not 3 cups cream that has already been whipped?
Thank you for your time!
Chrissie says
It’s 3 cups of whipped cream, so 1.5 cups of heavy whipping cream (liquid) whipped to stiff peaks and then folded into the cream cheese mixture.
Crystal | Beat Bake Eat says
This looks so good – easy and simple. Perfect for Summer.
Chrissie says
Thanks so much!
Demeter says
This looks amazing! So great to have a no bake option especially this time of year when the oven is usually on overload!
Chrissie says
I agree totally!! 🙂
Sabrina says
I’m a sucker for a good piece of cheesecake! Can’t wait to take my first bite!
Chrissie says
Me too 🙂 Hope you enjoy it!
Brandy O'Neill says
Beautiful pics! This cheesecake looks amazing!
Chrissie says
Thanks!
Melanie Bauer says
Looks heavenly! I know this will quickly disappear on our table, need to make this soon!
Chrissie says
You’ll love it!
Cathy says
This couldn’t be more perfect! LOVE that it’s no-bake!
Chrissie says
Thanks!
Catalina says
How amazing this cheesecake look! Can I have this for breakfast tomorrow?
Chrissie says
Whatever you want!! 😉
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
Looks delicious and so easy to make! My family definitely love this!
Chrissie says
I’m so glad!
Maria Rodriguez says
The Best Recipe For Christmas Dessert!!!! Love It!!
Chrissie says
Thanks so much!
Abby says
Will try this for my husbands birthday
Chrissie says
Hope he loves it!
The Busy Baker says
I hope you enjoy it!! 🙂
Chris says
For a great variatiuon, instead of the vanilla, add 1 ox of Cream de Cacoa (white chocolate liquor) for a white chocolate flavor. Top with fresh strawberry slices
Chrissie says
Sounds delicious!
Pamela Leevers says
sounds delicious but it is far too high in fat and sugar for me sadly. I would need to cut way back on the sugar
Corinne says
This looks amazing! Can you keep it frozen to eat in a few weeks from the time created?
Chrissie says
You can, although the flavour is much better fresh. Be sure to freeze in an airtight container.
Lee zi xuan says
Isit 3 cups of liquip whip cream bthen mix on high speed?
The Busy Baker says
It’s 3 cups of whipped cream, so 1.5 cups of heavy whipping cream (liquid) whipped to stiff peaks and then folded into the cream cheese mixture.
Kelvin says
What is the size of your cake pan? 8inch? 9 inch?
Chrissie says
It’s a standard 9-inch springform pan.
Emlynn Royine says
Are there any substitutes for whipping cream? Could yoghurt be used?
Chrissie says
You could use whipped topping instead of whipped cream. Yogurt will not work.
L says
cheesecake is my favorite dessert. easy, yummy, and simple to serve.
I haven’t made it yet but I’m sure it will be delish! thanks for recipe and the time you put into these guys!!
wish you well:)
Chrissie says
Thanks so much!!
Gabrielle says
Hi can I make this with a graham cracker crust?
Chrissie says
Exactly the same way – just substitute the graham cracker crumbs for the Oreo crumbs!
The Busy Baker says
Yes, you can. You may need to increase the butter by 1-2 teaspoons for the same amount of crushed crackers though.
Andrew says
Excellent cheesecake recipe. Very tasty. Changed the oreos for other alternative biscuits and added more butter to base to make it less crumbly. Easy to make.
The Busy Baker says
So glad the recipe turned out delicious!!🙂
Anna says
Hi
Unless I missed it, what size pan did you use?
Thanks
Chrissie says
9-inch springform is best!
The Busy Baker says
I used a 9 inch pan for this cheesecake!