Step-by-step Instructions Make the no-bake graham cracker crust.Ĭrush 18-19 graham crackers into 2 ½ cups of crumbs. Both Cool Whip and TruWhip work well in this recipe. Whipped topping makes this no-bake cheesecake light and creamy. Lemon juice reacts with the sour cream and helps thicken the cheesecake, without adding lemon flavor. Sour cream adds tang and creaminess to this cheesecake. Powdered sugar sweetens and thickens the cream cheese filling. Soften the cream cheese at room temperature for at least 30 minutes so it will mix up light and fluffy without lumps. Use full-fat blocks of cream cheese for the most creaminess and firm texture. No-Bake Cheesecake Filling IngredientsĬream cheese. Cinnamon brings warm spiciness to the cookie crust. The brown sugar in the graham cracker crust adds a rich molasses flavor.Ĭinnamon. You can make the crust with any flavor of graham cracker or cookie you love - gingersnaps, Oreos, vanilla wafers, or chocolate wafer cookies.īrown sugar. A graham cracker crust is a classic with cheesecake.
Refer to the recipe card for the full ingredient list. Special enough for holiday entertaining and easy enough for a random Tuesday. This cool and creamy cheesecake is super refreshing on a sweltering summer day. You’re going to love thisĮasy no-bake dessert with simple ingredients - there’s nothing complicated about this recipe.
It’s delicious with Cherry Topping, Balsamic Strawberries, or Chocolate Ganache. The cream cheese filling is smooth, creamy, and tangy, and the buttery graham cracker crust is thick and sturdy. It’s so easy to make, you won’t feel like you need to wait for a holiday or special occasion to make it. That’s why I love this no-bake cheesecake recipe. There’s the whole water bath to figure out, trying not to over or under bake it, worrying about the pan leaking, cracks … it’s just kind of a lot.
No-Bake Cheesecake with Cool Whip is a light and refreshing dessert you can make without turning on the oven.