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No Bake Cheesecake


  • Author: Patricia Walker
  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 810 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creamy, airy no bake cheesecake with a buttery biscuit crust and a hint of lemon — perfect chilled dessert for any occasion.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 200 g digestive biscuits, crushed
  • 100 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 400 g cream cheese, softened
  • 200 ml whipping cream, cold
  • 100 g caster sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp gelatin powder, bloomed in 2 tbsp water
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter and press into the base of a 20cm springform pan. Chill for 10 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, whip cold cream to stiff peaks and set aside.
  3. Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
  4. Heat bloomed gelatin gently until dissolved, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until uniform.
  6. Pour filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until set.
  8. Decorate with fresh fruit, chocolate, or nuts before serving.

Notes

  • Use blocks of cream cheese, not tub cream cheese, for best texture.
  • Ensure whipping cream is very cold for best volume.
  • Allow cheesecake to set fully for clean slices.
  • Optional: make a fruit topping or drizzle caramel on top.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake / Chilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 25 g
  • Sodium: 90 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg

Keywords: No Bake Cheesecake, Easy Cheesecake, Chilled Cheesecake, Creamy Cheesecake Dessert