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No-Bake Whipped Cream Cheesecake

Jun 14, 2019 · 33 Comments

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Freshly whipped cream is the secret to this heavenly, no-bake cheesecake. Perfect for summer or any occasion, wow your guests with this sublime treat!

From being a running punchline in a beloved 80s sitcom, to defining the desert culture of the Empire State for more than a generation courtesy of such establishments as “Junior’s” and “Eileen’s,” cheesecake is a perennial favorite, and a crowd pleaser like few others.

But why?

In a food and entertainment culture so thoroughly dominated by a constant drive for ‘innovation’ and ‘exoticism,’ the cheesecake risks being ‘old fashioned’ or possibly ‘boring.’ Or is it? Is blissful predictability necessarily ‘boring?’ Conversely, is always being surprised or challenged or forced to ‘ponder your palate,’ actually a good thing? Sometimes, sure. But sometimes we need to bring it all back home.

Regardless of its incarnation, cheesecake is predictable, and the standard recipes, or at least the rough outlines thereof, are rarely altered beyond the realm of familiarity – and for good reason. Everyone already loves it, and everyone already has a very particular ‘something’ in mind when they order or bake their own.

However, there’s no escaping that the cheesecake is heavy, dense, and almost always requires at least two rounds of baking – one for the crust, and one for the filling, and possibly some stovetop action for the topping if you’re using melted chocolate or a fruit reduction. That’s a lot of heat, and during the summer months that might make baking your own something less than inviting.

To that point, today’s cheesecake isn’t attempting to reinvent the wheel, or ‘challenge’ your palate. Instead, we’re bringing the classic cheesecake in line with the summer season.

Today’s No Bake Freezer Cheesecake is perfect hot summer days when turning on the oven would be akin to self-immolation, or for when you really want something sweet and cold after dinner, but are craving something a tad bit more ‘substantial’ or ‘mature’ than ice cream or sorbet.

Now, with the formalities out of the way – No-Bake Whipped Cream Cheesecake.

To begin, we start by combining butter, graham crackers, and sugar in a food processor, and then processing until the resulting mixture is workable. You want it ‘crumbly’ but you don’t want it falling to pieces – you want to be able to mold it. Now, press this ‘dough’ into a spring form pan as pictured bellow. You want the crust to be thoroughly compacted and formed to the bottom of the pan, but be careful not to crack the dough.

Next, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. You want the cream to form peaks, but you don’t want it dense or firm, and you’ll see why in a second. Once that’s done, beat cream cheese and sugar together until you have a smooth, creamy mixture, free of clumps or ‘pockets’ of un-whipped cheese. After that, whisk the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture a few spoonfuls at a time, mixing as you go. You want the mixture thoroughly combined, but again, be careful not to overbeat it.

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  • Author: Living the Gourmet
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cheesecake 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale

For the Crust:

  • 9 graham crackers
  • 6 tbs. butter – softened
  • 1/4 cup of sugar

For the Filling:

  • 2 packages (8oz. each) of cream cheese – softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 8 oz. of heavy cream
  • 2 tbs. powdered sugar
  • 1 pint of fresh blueberries
  • 3 – 4 tbs. of raw sugar
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam
  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Cling film

Instructions

  1. Combine the graham crackers, ¼ cup of sugar and 6 tbs. of butter in a food processor and process until crumbly and workable.
  2. Press these crumbs into the spring form pan.
  3. Whip the 8 oz. of heavy cream with the 2 tbs. of powdered sugar until light and fluffy whipped cream is achieved.
  4. Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  5. Whisk the whipped cream into the smooth and creamy cream cheese mixture.
  6. Spoon this mixture into the pan prepared with the graham cracker crust.
  7. Gently press the cling film to the surface of the cake.
  8. Place in the freezer.
  9. Mix the blueberries with the raw sugar.
  10. Take out of the freezer and place in the refrigerator about an hour before you would like to serve the cake, remove the cling film and spread the strawberry jam over the top and place the prepared blueberries on top.
  11. You may place any leftover cake back in the freezer or in the refrigerator, whichever you prefer.

Notes

*Prep Time does NOT include Inactive Prep Time

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8 pieces of cake

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Finally, pour the mixture into the springform pan, carefully top with cling wrap, and then freeze it for about two and half to three hours.

While the cake freezes, mix together blueberries and raw sugar. Once the cake is done freezing, top it with some strawberry jam, and then sprinkle the top with the blueberries.

Allow the cake to sit for about an hour or two before serving, and you’re done, a summer friendly desert, that’s super simple, and heat-free to prepare.

Enjoy with Love!

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Comments

  1. angiesrecipes says

    15/06/2019 at 5:12 am

    It looks so GOOD! I love that thick crust 🙂

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  2. DAVID J MYERS says

    15/06/2019 at 4:32 pm

    Catherine, I’m not a huge cheesecake fan although my lovely wife is. This version appeals to be due to the fact that it seems a bit lighter with the whipped cream mixed in and of course, not having to bake it in the summer time is a win. My favorite all time cheesecake was experienced one time only. It was at a local restaurant and the chef had made a ricotta cheesecake…and it was still warm when we got a couple of slices. Fabulous! Loved it…but I’ve never seen one since and for the local chef, it was a one-off… Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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  3. Medison From CookwareStuffs says

    18/06/2019 at 7:20 am

    Hey Catherine..am a big fan of cheese and this looks wow and sound sooo delicious….i can’t wait make this..Thanks for sharing an amazing recipe …!

    Reply
  4. Cristina Petrini says

    18/06/2019 at 8:01 am

    Uncooked pies are the best for the summer! Yummy!

    Reply
  5. Elaine Benoit says

    18/06/2019 at 12:24 pm

    I have never found cheesecake to be boring and that goes for your delicious no bake version! It looks perfect and scrumptious! The perfect dessert to bring to any bbq!

    Reply
  6. Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli says

    18/06/2019 at 4:31 pm

    What a beauty this cheesecake is! Love that it’s no bake and I bet the addition of whipping cream makes it ultra creamy and delectable.

    Reply
  7. Leslie says

    18/06/2019 at 5:01 pm

    This looks absolutely divine! I’m bookmarking this page to make this for July 4th! Thanks for sharing!!!

    Reply
  8. Elizabeth Keene says

    18/06/2019 at 6:33 pm

    This looks amazingly delicious! I would love to share this at a summer get-together with friends.

    Reply
  9. Kylie | Midwest Foodie says

    18/06/2019 at 6:51 pm

    Cheesecake is my favorite and not baking things on warm summer days is my other favorite! Can’t wait until I go blueberry picking this year so I can try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Pati Robins says

    18/06/2019 at 8:41 pm

    oh wow this beauty is no bake ? i am so trying this x

    Reply
  11. Yeah Lifestyle says

    18/06/2019 at 9:53 pm

    I love baking with local and seasonal fruit and this cheesecake photo is making my mouth water. I would love to try making this recipe this weekend

    Reply
  12. natalie says

    19/06/2019 at 5:29 am

    This looks amazing! I have never attempted to make a cheesecake before but this doesn’t look too complicated. Tempted to give it a go!

    Reply
  13. Shannon Gurnee says

    19/06/2019 at 5:54 am

    This looks like a delicious recipe! I’ve never made a no-bake cheesecake before, but I would love to give this recipe a try. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  14. Alexandra Cook says

    19/06/2019 at 3:14 pm

    I love cheesecake too!!! But I just find it too tedious to make, although I haven’t really attempted at making one, haha.

    Reply
  15. Myrah Duque says

    20/06/2019 at 1:36 pm

    You had me at no-bake! Since my oven broke down, I’ve been trying to stay away from baking recipes.

    Reply
  16. Arya says

    20/06/2019 at 2:47 pm

    Oh god! This is one of my favorite recipes ever, I’m thinking that I have blueberries in the freezer…great idea !

    Reply
  17. Kalyan Panja says

    20/06/2019 at 4:32 pm

    Thanks for sharing about this interesting recipe and such an attractive dish to cheer ourselves after so many pulls and pressures of the day.

    Reply
  18. Kara says

    20/06/2019 at 6:23 pm

    This looks delicious, I have a no bake recipe for baileys cheesecake which tastes amazing

    Reply
  19. Denise says

    20/06/2019 at 7:42 pm

    What an incredible dessert! You can never go wrong with cheesecake, and yours looks fantastic!

    Reply
  20. Kristen says

    20/06/2019 at 7:49 pm

    This looks so incredibly delicious. I love that it is a no bake and I can make this with my kids.

    Reply
  21. Anna says

    23/06/2019 at 1:35 pm

    This looks sooo irresistible and utterly delicious! No bake cheesecakes are just perfect desserts, especially in the summer, when the last thing I want to do is turn the oven on!

    Reply
  22. Amanda Mason says

    23/06/2019 at 3:00 pm

    I’m loving the raw sugar mixed on the blueberries! I have all ingredients to make this, as well as the spring pan! I’ve never made cheesecake before but this looks amazing! And that graham cracker crust…YUM!

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  23. Marisa F. Stewart says

    23/06/2019 at 5:46 pm

    The whole family loves cheesecake. It is a classic because it is so good and you can really get inventive with the toppings. I like that your version is a no-bake one. No more cracked tops to contend with. I’ll be making your version next.

    Reply
  24. Veronika's Kitchen says

    23/06/2019 at 7:43 pm

    Love no-bake desserts during the summer time! It’s too hot to turn on the oven…) Plus, who doesn’t like a good slice of cheese cake! Would have it right now!

    Reply
  25. Karyl Henry says

    24/06/2019 at 2:32 am

    I learned how to make homemade whipped cream recently and I am obsessed. I don’t eat cheesecake often, but that’s just because I’ve never made it before. Your recipe looks easy and so good, I’m going to have to give it a try

    Reply
  26. Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life says

    24/06/2019 at 4:11 am

    This looks so simple and delicious! I love the fresh blueberry and strawberry preserves combo you used to top it.

    Reply
  27. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

    24/06/2019 at 5:44 am

    Cheesecake is the one dessert that I buy instead of make. And I have no idea why! This looks like it would be a favourite at my house too!

    Reply
  28. Danielle says

    25/06/2019 at 9:28 am

    This looks so delicious! I am a big fan of cheesecake and an even bigger fan of easy recipes like this.

    Reply
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  30. I love Croatia says

    06/12/2020 at 11:33 am

    Absolutely stunning! Thank you on a detailed impressive recipe!

    Reply

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