This is THE BEST NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE RECIPE EVER! It has a sweet graham cracker crust with a creamy sweet & Tart no-bake cheesecake filling and decorated for any summer gathering or patriotic holiday. Everyone loves this easy no-bake cheesecake recipe with Sweetened Condensed Milk!

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This Easy No-Bake Cheesecake recipe originally published Sept 16, 2011. It has been updated with new photos and tips/tricks for your convenience. 

One of my all-time favorite desserts is my mom’s creamy sweet and tart No-Bake cheesecake recipe. This is the same recipe my Mom always made for my Dad as it was his favorite dessert

Recipe Origins

I have no idea where it originated. She’s been making it far longer than I have been alive. It is very simple to make and is full of flavor! It is the perfect blend of sweet and tart. I have yet to find someone who does not like it

In fact, I have had many people tell me that they don’t like Cheesecake. BUT, they love this easy sweet and tart no-bake cheesecake. It is a golden recipe even among the critics.

Cheesecake Recipe Easy Enough for Beginners

Our family’s no-bake Cheesecake recipe is super easy to make. It consists of the crust, the filling, and the toppings. And it takes very little time to make all three. The longest part is simply waiting for it to chill.

Combine all crust ingredients in a bowl and mix well with a fork. Once all the graham crackers are wet, then transfer it into the pan of your choice and pack it down slightly.

There are many options of pans you can use for this easy no-bake cheesecake. You can use a large 9X 13 cake pan, small brownie pan, pie dish, or my latest attempt –  a springform pan.

If you want a good table piece for a summer party, I recommend making it in a pan with sides to support the filling. Being no bake, it does soften in the heat and then it won’t hold together.

But if you are just going to set it out and immediately serve it, you can have success using the springform pan, so it looks even better.

If you use a bigger/deeper pan, you will want to double the crust and triple the filling recipe, otherwise, it will be VERY shallow and thin. But that is completely up to your preference.

Secret Tips for better recipe results

In order to have a smooth texture, the cream cheese needs to be room temperature. If not, then it will lump as you blend the ingredients together. And who wants a lumpy cheesecake?

I found that if you try to mix in a standard blender it turns out far too runny.

Though, if  you don’t have time to warm the cream cheese, you CAN use an immersion blender to get the smooth texture without making it too runny. 

If you find the taste is too rich, you can add 1/2 tub whipped topping, but this is entirely optional. I only use it about half the time I make it.

The whipped topping offers the cheesecake a slightly lighter texture and slightly sweeter flavor. So if you don’t like rich desserts you will want to add the whipped topping.

The original recipe my mom used never used whipped topping. But my husband always said it was too rich for him. So I started adding the whipped topping so he could enjoy a lighter flavor.

But when He is on Keto I always go back to making it without the whipped topping because I prefer the richer tart flavor.

Mix all the filling ingredients together until smooth. Then pour onto the Graham cracker crust and refrigerate for 3 hrs.

If you are using a Springform Pan, you will want to remove the parchment paper shortly before you decorate and serve.

Easy American Berry No-Bake Cheesecake Topping

If you remove the cheesecake from the pan, you can also run a frosting knife around the outside to make the sides look crisp and smooth.

To create the illusion of the USA flag, arrange fresh blueberries in the top left corner in a square.

Then place fresh sliced strawberries in horizontal lines for the stripes of the flag.

No other topping is necessary! It is quite delicious! And it makes the perfect dessert for any USA/Patriotic holiday like Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day (4th of July) and Veteran’s Day!

But is always a surefire winner at every potluck, BBQ, Summer party gathering where I donate this easy No-Bake Cheesecake.

Not to mention – This is the most requested dessert for Birthdays in our family.

And best of all, this easy No-Bake Cheesecake recipe can be made into any shape you desire, simply by the type of pan you use.

Easy No-Bake Cheesecake Topping Alternatives:

Really any kind of topping would go great with this recipe!

I’ve tried

• Huckleberries
• No-bake Strawberry Jam
• Raspberry Dessert Filling
• Strawberry pie filling
• Strawberry Shortcake Topping
• Raspberry Pie Filling
• Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
• Raspberry Rhubarb Jam
• Blueberry Sauce
• Chocolate Ganache
• Even Cherry Chocolate- simply drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with Cherry pie filling. Oh, Heaven!

Easy No-Bake Cheesecake Crust Alternatives!

Another fun way to mix up the flavors of this easy no-bake cheesecake is to play with the crust flavors!

• Crushed Oreos
• Cinnamon pie crust
• Crushed NILLA Wafers
• Crushed Pretzels (this is amazing!)
• Shortcrust Pie crust
• Oatmeal pie crust
• Frosted Animal Crackers crushed
• Crushed nuts crust
• Grain Free Coconut Pie Crust

Really the sky is the limit with your flavor combination choices! We have tried all the toppings and most of the crust options I’ve suggested to you and they have ALL been a huge success!

But the favorite still remains the classic way, just like my Mom used to make.

If you like No Bake desserts, you may also like:

No-Bake Red White and Blueberry Cheesecake Trifle

Peach Raspberry Fluff Jello Salad

Chocolate Cheesecake Tarts

Sour Cherry No Bake Cheesecake

 

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