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    Home » Recipes » Tarts + Pies Recipes » The Best No Bake Cheesecake Pie

    Published: May 28, 2021 by Kristen Massad · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    The Best No Bake Cheesecake Pie

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    A slice of cheesecake on a plate with a stack of dishes behind it.
    a nine inch pie filled with whipped cheesecake and fresh strawberries.
    a whole pie with a slice cut out and a slice of pie on a plate surrounded by fresh flowers.

    No baking required and the outcome is a beautiful and delicious gourmet dessert! Made with a short list of ingredients and no bake time, The Best No Bake Cheesecake Pie is a refreshing summer dessert starting with a four ingredient graham cracker crust and filled with a super smooth and silky whipped cheesecake filling.

    a whole pie with a slice cut out and a slice of pie on a plate surrounded by fresh flowers.

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    As the temperatures are rising outside it gives us more reasons to keep our ovens off and the cool and refreshing desserts coming. No Bake Cheesecake Pie is the best of the best; light, creamy, sweet and tangy and so perfect for a summer night.

    A loaded Butterfinger Cheesecake or my go to Italian Cheesecake are always a crowd pleaser, but what better way to end the night with a simple dessert that requires absolutely no bake time. The graham cracker crust is made with four simple ingredients and is so versatile and can be used with a variety of other fillings. While the crust is chilling, prepare the whipped cheesecake filling. The final assembly will only take a few minutes and will continue to chill in the refrigerator until your guests arrive!

    a nine inch pie filled with whipped cheesecake and fresh strawberries.

    Ingredients

    a container of strawberries, a bowl of sour cream, a bowl of powdered sugar, heavy cream, a lemon and cream cheese.

    Graham Crackers- Finely ground up graham cracker crumbs are the key to a perfectly packed graham cracker crust.
    Light Brown Sugar- The light brown sugar brings out a deeper flavor that pairs perfectly with the cheesecake filling.
    Ground Cinnamon- An extra dash of flavor is added with just a small amount of cinnamon, its a pleasant surprise.
    Butter- Use unsalted butter and make sure to melt it completely before pouring it into the crust, this will hold it all together.

    Heavy Whipping Cream- Before whisking, make sure that the heavy whipping cream is very cold and this will create perfect stiff peaks.
    Cream Cheese- Use full fat cream cheese for a velvety smooth and creamy filling
    Powdered Sugar- Instead of granulated sugar, powdered sugar creates a smoother texture since this pie is not baked.
    Sour Cream- A small amount goes a long way. Use full fat sour cream so that it is not watery for the pie.
    Lemon Zest- I love the fresh flavor that the lemon zest adds to this pie. No juice needed!
    Fresh Strawberries- This pie is create with any fresh fruit but I love the juice strawberries paired with the creamy cheesecake filling.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    One picture of a graham cracker crust next to a bowl of whipped cheesecake filling.

    Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust
    Prepare the pie dish or pan: using a paper towel or pastry brush, spread a small amount of softened butter to coat the bottom and side of the baking dish (this will ensure the crust does not stick to the bottom)

    In a medium bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, light brown sugar, cinnamon and melted butter and mix until fully combined

    Pour the graham cracker crust into a 9 inch pie dish or pie pan and press the crust to take the shape of the pan. (Use a small glass or measuring cup to pack the crust in tightly) Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the No Bake Cheesecake Filling.

    Prepare The No Bake Cheesecake Filling
    In a mixing bowl with whisk attachment, whisk the heavy cream until stiff peaks form; transfer the fresh whipped cream to a medium bowl and set aside 

    In a mixing bowl with paddle attachment, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, sour cream and lemon zest; cream together until light and fluffly

    Fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream and gently mix until all ingredients are combined and the filling is smooth

    Graham cracker crust filled with whipped cheesecake next to a completed pie garnished with fresh strawberries sliced and fresh flowers.

    Assemble The No Bake Cheesecake Pie
    Pour the cheesecake filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and refrigerate for 2 hour to allow the cheescake filling to set 

    Garnish
    Slice fresh strawberries and arrange them on the top of the cheesecake filling. Refrigerate until ready to serve!

    Graham cracker crust, whipped cheesecake filling, topped with fresh strawberries.

    Expert Tips and FAQS

    • Make sure that your cream cheese is at room temperature before you start mixing. This will ensure that your filling is nice and smooth and fluffy!
    • Whipped cream is the thickener that holds this pie together and needs to be whipped to stiff peaks!
    • For easy and a clean slice of pie, freeze the pie for about 20 minutes before you are ready to serve it and the slices will come out nice and neat!
    Do you need to bake this pie?

    NO! This is a no bake graham cracker crust and a no bake cheesecake filling!

    Does the crust need to be baked first?

    No baking required! Using only 4 simple ingredients this graham cracker crust and quick and simple to make.

    Can I freeze this pie?

    Yes! This No Bake Cheesecake Pie is easy to freeze once it is assembled, but make sure to hold off on the fresh fruit until you are ready to serve it!

    a slice of pie with fresh flowers

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    a slice of pie on a plate next to the full pie and another stack of dishes

    The Best No Bake Cheesecake Pie

    No baking required and the outcome is a beautiful and delicious gourmet dessert! Made with a short list of ingredients and no bake time, The Best No Bake Cheesecake Pie is a refreshing summer dessert starting with a crunchy and four ingredient graham cracker crust and filled with a super smooth and silky whipped cheesecake filling.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Rest Time: 2 hours hours
    Total Time: 2 hours hours 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 255kcal
    Author: Kristen Massad

    Ingredients

    Graham Cracker Crust

    • 1 ½ Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
    • ¼ Cup Light Brown Sugar
    • ¼ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • 8 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted

    No Bake Cheesecake

    • 1 ¼ Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
    • 24 Ounces Cream Cheese (three 8 oz packages) Room Temperature
    • ½ Cup Powdered Sugar
    • ¼ Cup Sour Cream
    • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
    • 1 Cup Fresh Strawberries Garnish

    Instructions

    Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust

    • Prepare the pie dish or pan: using a paper towel or pastry brush, spread a small amount of softened butter to coat the bottom and side of the baking dish (this will ensure the crust does not stick to the bottom)
    • In a medium bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, light brown sugar, cinnamon and melted butter and mix until fully combined
    • Pour the graham cracker crust into a 9 inch pie dish or pie pan and press the crust to take the shape of the pan. (Use a small glass or measuring cup to pack the crust in tightly)
    • Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the No Bake Cheesecake Filling

    Prepare the No Bake Cheesecake Filling

    • In a mixing bowl with whisk attachment, whisk the heavy cream until stiff peaks form; transfer the fresh whipped cream to a medium bowl and set aside
    • In a mixing bowl with paddle attachment, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, sour cream and lemon zest; cream together until light and fluffly
    • Fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream and gently mix until all ingredients are combined and the filling is smooth
    • Pour the cheesecake filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and refrigerate for 2 hour to allow the cheescake filling to set
    • Garnish the No Bake Cheesecake with sliced fresh strawberries and refrigerate until ready to serve!

    Notes

    • Make sure that your cream cheese is at room temperature before you start mixing. This will ensure that your filling is nice and smooth and fluffy!
    • Whipped cream is the thickener that holds this pie together and needs to be whipped to stiff peaks!
    • For easy and a clean slice of pie, freeze the pie for about 20 minutes before you are ready to serve it and the slices will come out nice and neat!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 12g | Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 631IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
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