No-bake cheesecake is the perfect dessert when you want something delicious without turning on the oven. This version has a smooth, creamy filling and a buttery graham cracker crust. Enjoy it plain or add your favorite topping—cherry, blueberry, chocolate drizzle, anything you like!
1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons melted butter
16 oz cream cheese, softened (two 8-oz packages)
½ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup cold heavy cream
1 cup canned pie filling (cherry, blueberry, etc.)
or whipped cream, fresh fruit, caramel, chocolate… anything you like!
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until everything looks moist.
Press firmly into the bottom of an 8–9 inch pie dish.
Refrigerate while making the filling.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth (no lumps).
Mix in the vanilla.
Slowly add the cold heavy cream in 4 parts, whipping after each addition.
Whip for about 1 minute until thick, fluffy, and creamy.
Spoon the filling into the chilled crust.
Smooth the top with a spatula.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Slice and top with pie filling, whipped cream, or fresh fruit. Enjoy!
Use cold heavy cream — it whips better and helps the cheesecake set.
Soften the cream cheese fully — this avoids lumps.
Chill long enough — don’t rush the refrigeration time! It gets firmer and easier to slice.
Press the crust firmly — use the bottom of a cup for a smooth, tight crust.
Customize it — swirl in lemon zest, chocolate chips, or crushed Oreos.