This recipe round-up includes 25 of my favourite No Bake Cheesecakes. These Cheesecakes are creative, interesting, and of course, delicious! You’ll find dairy free, egg free, and low fat options, too!
The Ultimate List Of No Bake Cheesecake Recipes
Buckle up your seat belts and prepare for a wild and interesting ride through No Bake Cheesecake land! This is a most intriguing place, filled with strange and wonderful delights. I hope you enjoy this journey!
Classic No-Bake Cheesecakes
These are holy-grail, don’t-fix-it-if-it-ain’t-broken, tried-and-true, no bake cheesecake classics.
1. Traditional No-Bake Cheesecake
Traditional No Bake Cheesecake is a smooth and creamy dessert that sets up beautifully in the refrigerator. Unlike regular cheesecake, no-bake cheesecake isn’t overly heavy. It’s lightly sweet and perfectly refreshing!
2. Lemon No-Bake Cheesecake
Easy No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake – A delicious lemon cheesecake with a crunchy biscuit base that’s absolutely packed full of flavour from the fresh lemon zest and juice. It’s unbelievably moreish!
Fruit-Infused No-Bake Cheesecake Ideas
Fruit Cheesecakes have to be some of the most refreshing desserts – tangy flavours slicing through that rich cream cheese. A summer dessert must!
3. Strawberry No-Bake Cheesecake
This Strawberry No Bake Cheesecake is a fresh, melt-in-your-mouth cheesecake bursting with sweet and fruity strawberry flavor. This decadent No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake looks and tastes elegant, yet this dessert can be made in just under 20 minutes.
4. Blueberry-Lemon No-Bake Cheesecake
This creamy, dreamy, easy no-bake lemon cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust and heavenly blueberry topping is completely out of this world.
5. Mango-Coconut No-Bake Cheesecake
A no-bake coconut cheesecake topped with mango panna cotta, this tropical dessert showstopper is easy to make and Summer on a plate. It’s a great make ahead dessert recipe too – simply mix up your ingredients and let the fridge do the rest.
6. Pineapple-Coconut No-Bake Cheesecake
This absolutely delicious Pina Colada Cheesecake has the same great flavor as the cocktail, but it comes in a perfectly shareable dessert form!
Chocolate Lover’s No-Bake Cheesecake Recipes
Chocoholics, this section is for you! This selection of chocolate no bake cheesecakes is stunning, I hope you enjoy the scroll.
7. Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cheesecake
This EASY No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake is full of peanut butter flavor with a chocolate cookie crust! It’s a simple recipe with easy ingredients and an absolutely delicious cheesecake filling.
8. Oreo No-Bake Cheesecake
No-bake Oreo cheesecake uses Oreo cookies in the crust, filling, and topping! This is an easy dessert that can be made before a party or holiday gathering
9. Mocha Almond No-Bake Cheesecake
This no-bake keto mocha cheesecake is deliciously creamy and silky, and the ganache topping makes it a really decadent dessert
10. Raspberry White Chocolate No-Bake Cheesecake
This White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake is an easy no bake cheesecake recipe for summer! It is SO smooth and creamy and you don’t ever have to turn on the oven.
11. Black Forest No-Bake Cheesecake
Biscuit Base, Chocolate & Cherry Kirsch Cheesecake Filling, Vanilla Cheesecake, Fresh Cherries & even more Chocolate. The BEST Black Forest Cheesecake ever!
Unique and Creative No-Bake Cheesecake Recipes
Cheesecake is a forgiving dessert in that it can put up with a wide array of random flavours and still be delicious! Check these recipes out.
12. Salted Caramel Pretzel
A no bake salted caramel cheesecake, made with homemade salted caramel sauce and a pretzel crust. Rich, smooth and loaded with salted caramel in every layer.
13. Matcha Green Tea
A matcha cheesecake is the perfect Japanese green tea dessert! The smooth matcha filling with a hint of vanilla is super creamy and light. It pairs perfectly with the chocolatey Oreo cookie base.
14. Orange Creamsicle
This No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake is a nostalgic bite of bright orange and creamy vanilla, reminiscent of those long-gone summer days of your childhood.
15. S’mores
A homemade graham cracker crust topped with a no-bake chocolate cheesecake filling and marshmallow fluff whipped cream. This No-Bake S’mores Cheesecake is the ultimate summer dessert!
16. Almond Joy
This Almond Joy Cheesecake is the ultimate treat for true coconut lovers – How many Bounty Bars can you eat in a row? This cake will definitely test you!
Miniature and Portable No-Bake Cheesecake Ideas
Perfect for dessert parties or to take along to a pot-luck, these delectable no bake mini cheesecakes are sure to be a hit!
17. Mini Berry No-Bake Cheesecakes
These mini no-bake cheesecakes are simple, straightforward, and at only a few bites each, perfect for portion control.
18. No-Bake Cheesecake Bites
Ready in just a couple hours, these Mini Cheesecake Bites require only seven ingredients and instantly satisfy your sweet tooth.
19. No Bake Cheesecake Truffles
These No-Bake Cheesecake Truffles are stuffed with a decadent Cookies and Cream Cheesecake filling and dipped in a layer of rich chocolate.
Seasonal No-Bake Cheesecake Recipes
No Bake Cheesecake Recipes that fit perfectly with the delights of the season, be it fall or Christmas!
20. Pumpkin Spice
This no-bake pumpkin cheesecake is smooth and creamy with extra spiced flavor. It sits in a crunchy gingersnap cookie crust that provides the best textural contrast to the fluffy mousse-like filling.
21. Candy Cane & Chocolate
This Christmas Candy Cane Chocolate No Bake Cheesecake is the world’s easiest cheesecake recipe that is completely fool-proof. It uses simple ingredients and can be made ahead to melt away those entertaining woes.
Healthy No Bake Cheesecake Recipes
Lighten up with these sugar free cheesecake recipes that still taste like a treat!
22. Caramelised Apple Greek Yogurt No-Bake Cheesecake
Sweetened with Honey, this Caramelised Apple and Greek Yoghurt Cheesecake requires no baking. Simply blitz, mix, and chill! This cake is fruity and tangy, with a lovely peanut butter biscuity base. Top with Caramel if you so desire.
23. White Chocolate and Peach No Bake Cheesecake
This No Bake White Chocolate and Peach Cheesecake is gluten free, egg free and nut free. It can be completely vegan, dairy free and sugar free, depending on the kind of chocolate you use for the topping
24. Black Doris Plum No Bake Cheesecake
This No Bake Vegan Cheesecake has a richly flavoured Black Doris Plum filling, which is smooth and full-bodied. With a chocolate-peanut butter biscuit base, and a thick layer of chocolate mousse on top, this cake is sure to wow on any occasion. This show-stopper is vegan, egg-free, gluten-free and sugar-free!
25. Peanut Butter Greek Yoghurt Cheesecake
This Peanut Butter and Greek Yoghurt Cheesecake tastes indulgent and rich – but thanks to the Greek Yoghurt, it is lower in fat than your standard cheesecake. Topped with a creamy Chocolate mousse, this cake is begging to be sliced into. It’s a show-stopper, for sure!
No Bake Cheesecake FAQs
What is No-Bake Cheesecake Filling Made Of?
No-Bake Cheesecake filling is composed of ingredients that set when chilled, as opposed to traditional baking. Vegan variations typically feature coconut cream and coconut, while non-vegan options incorporate cream cheese, cream, sour cream, and yogurt. Notably, No-Bake Cheesecakes seldom include eggs, as raw eggs are unsafe to consume and usually require heat for setting.
What’s Better: No-Bake or Baked Cheesecakes?
Opting for the simplicity of No-Bake Cheesecakes is my preference. The process involves blitzing the base, smoothly mixing the filling, and refrigerating – eliminating the need for baking. Baked cheesecakes, although flavorful, require additional steps and technical baking skills. Managing temperatures and cooldown times can be intricate, making the ease of No-Bake Cheesecakes more appealing despite the unavoidable waiting period.
How Long Does a No-Bake Cheesecake Last?
No-Bake Cheesecakes boast a longer shelf life compared to their baked counterparts. While baked cheesecakes can become soggy after a few days due to the heat exposure, No-Bake cheesecakes can maintain a crisp, creamy texture for up to five days. Vegan variations, with shelf-stable ingredients like coconut cream, can last even longer. Adhering to a four-day rule ensures optimal enjoyment of every slice.
How to Thicken No-Bake Cheesecake Filling?
Since No-Bake Cheesecakes aren’t heated, the ingredients must firm up when chilled. High-fat components like cream and cream cheese play a key role, while some recipes may include gelatin or agar-agar for a clean slice. In vegan versions, desiccated coconut ground to coconut butter serves as an effective and versatile thickening agent, working well with various flavors and textures.
How to Remove a No-Bake Cheesecake from the Tin?
Achieving a stunning presentation for a No-Bake Cheesecake is essential, requiring a clean removal from the tin. Using a generously lined springform cake tin with baking paper covering the sides prevents sticking. The springform mechanism facilitates a clean separation, allowing the cake to be effortlessly transferred to a platter while holding onto the baking paper for support.
