No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe
A creamy, foolproof no-bake cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust and only 10 minutes of prep. This easy make-ahead dessert chills into smooth, tangy, beautiful slices—perfect for summer, holidays, birthdays, and gatherings.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 169kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese full fat at room temperature (2 8 oz. pkgs)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 8 ounces whipped topping like Cool Whip
- 1 prepared graham cracker crust 8-9 inch
Instructions
- With a spoon or a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth and combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping. Then transfer the cheesecake filling into a ready-made graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight to set. Before serving, add toppings of choice!
Notes
- Recipe Notes: Use block-style cream cheese, softened to room temperature, for the smoothest filling. A ready-made graham cracker crust does not need to be pre-baked; simply fill and chill.
- Chilling & Storage: Chill for at least 6 hours, or overnight for the cleanest slices. Store covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- Freezing: Freeze without toppings, tightly wrapped, for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
- Substitutions: Homemade whipped cream may be used in place of whipped topping, but be sure to beat cold heavy cream to stiff peaks so the cheesecake sets properly. Different crusts, such as Oreo, shortbread, or nut crusts, can also be used.
- Topping Ideas: Top with blueberry or cherry pie filling, fresh berries, strawberry sauce, lemon curd, caramel or chocolate sauce, and a piping of whipped cream or whipped topping before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 55mg | Sugar: 14g