Easy No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe

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A no-cook, no-bake cheesecake is the perfect dessert for beating the summer heat.

By Stella Parks

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Updated on September 21, 2025

How to Make No-Bake Cheesecake

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Using the paddle attachment on the stand mixer for blending the cream cheese mixture makes it creamy.

Switching to the whisk attachment before adding the cream creates aeration and thickens the filling.

Cooling to about 40°F (4°C) will ensure the filling is sliceable and firm.

I'm all about cheesecake in any form, whether it's Japanese-style and cotton soft or a towering slab like they serve in New York; I'd even take a scoop of cheesecake ice cream, with graham cracker bits mixed right in.…