Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe (2024)

03/26/2023 | Last updated: 11/20/2023
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This Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe is the perfect dessert! No bake cheesecake filling in a graham cracker crust that comes together quickly!

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This Easy No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe is a dream!

There are few things better than easy no-bake desserts!

I love that you can prepare them the night before and have them ready and chilling in the fridge so that you aren't rushed on the day of your gathering or event.

Make-ahead desserts make life so much easier and this Easy No Bake Cheesecake is without question one of my favorite no bake desserts!

Making no bake cheesecake is SO much easier than a traditional cheesecake. You probably have everything you need on hand to make this simple recipe!

Why we love Cherry No Bake Cheesecake with Cool Whip

Delicious:Some of the best recipes are simple and still have a ton of flavor. Even though this recipe is made with only a few ingredients it’s loaded with creamy cheesecake and a tart cherry flavor.
Cheap:With grocery store costs on the rise, this is a delicious, budget-friendly dessert!
Total Comfort Food:When you need something comforting, this is the ultimate recipe! Cherries included!

No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake ingredients

For the Graham Cracker Crust you'll need:

For the Cheesecake filling you'll need:

Cherry Cheesecake No Bake substitutions

Salted Butter: Butter is essential to this recipe. We haven't tried it with dairy free butter but it might work!

Brown Sugar: We don't recommend substituting brown sugar unless you have to, but granulated White sugar can be used interchangeably with brown sugar. You can add 1 teaspoon of molasses to white sugar to make brown sugar. Check out this post on Sugar Substitutes for Baking for other ideas.

How to make Cherry Cheesecake (No Bake)

Stir together crust ingredients and firmly press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Cool crust until firm.
Whip cream cheese, whipped topping, sour cream, lemon juice, sugar, and vanilla together.
Beat until you can’t see any more cream cheese lumps.
Pour into cooled graham cracker crust and smooth the top.Top with cherry pie filling.
Chill for several hours or overnight.

Cool Whip Cherry Cheesecake tips

Blueberry Pie Filling:Cherry pie filling is lovely, and so is this Blueberry Pie Filling or Homemade Fresh Peach Pie Filling!
Make it a Fall Cheesecake: Want a spin on a thanksgiving pie? Top this cheesecake with Homemade Apple Pie Filling!
Even More Flavor! Add some lemon zest to the cherry pie filling to brighten up that flavor even more.

How to store Cool Whip No Bake Cheesecake

Storing: Store your no-bake cheesecake in the refrigerator for up to 7 days in an airtight container.

Freezing: This cheesecake can be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and stored in the freezer for up to 1 month to preserve quality and flavor.

How to serve No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake

You can serve this cherry cheesecake in any way you like, but it should be served chilled. It is especially good topped with whipped cream!

Easy No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe FAQs

Why is my no-bake cheesecake not firm?

We all want to make our cheesecake and eat it too! Patience is key with cheesecake, even ones we don't bake. Cheesecake needs to be refrigerated for 6-8 hours, ideally overnight to set well.

How long does no bake cheesecake take to set?

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This Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe is the perfect dessert! No bake cheesecake filling in a graham cracker crust that comes together quickly!

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

Chilling Time: 4 hours hours

Total Time: 4 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 slices

Calories: 539kcal

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust:

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
⅓ cups brown sugar lightly packed
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ cup salted butter melted

Cheese Cake

32 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
2 cups cool whip 8 oz container
½ cup sour cream
2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice about ½ lemon
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 21 oz can cherry pie filling

Instructions

Stir together crust ingredients and firmly press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan (you can also use a 10-inch springform pan if needed). I used a cup measurer to press the crust together, but you can also use a glass with a flat bottom. The crust should not be crumbly, or it will fall apart when cut in to.
Cool crust until firm (about 20 minutes at room temperature).
Whip cream cheese, whipped topping, sour cream, lemon juice, sugar, and vanilla together.
Beat until you can’t see any more cream cheese lumps, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour into cooled graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
Top with cherry pie filling.
Chill for several hours or overnight (8-12 hours is ideal).

Notes

Can I use other toppings besides cherry pie filling? You can substitute a variety of toppings if you don’t love a cherry topping. Different canned combinations include: blueberry, apple, strawberry, and fruit medley. All these flavors will work on this no bake cheesecake. If you have a homemade pie filling recipe, you can always choose to use this as well (Blogger: feel free to link any recipes that you have here) If you prefer not to have a canned topping you can leave this cheese cake plain, add on fresh berries, lemon curd, or a caramel topping.
What if the cheesecake does not set? This cheesecake is naturally thick and creamy so if it did not set when you took off the sides of your springform pan, then it might mean that it has not been chilled for long enough. It is best to chill your cheesecake between 8 to 12 hours, but overnight is ideal. This no bake cheesecake is easy to assemble and a great make ahead dessert!

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