5 Ingredient No Bake Cheesecake

Five ingredient no bake cheesecake. dessert enthusiasts! Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure that leaves your taste buds in bliss? We have just the treat for you with this yummy no-bake cheesecake that will make your heart skip a beat. Picture this: a buttery graham cracker crust that crumbles delicately beneath your fork, giving way to a velvety smooth cheesecake layer that melts in your mouth.

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The best part? You won’t believe that this heavenly creation requires no baking at all! With just a handful of ingredients, including the aromatic vanilla extract, you can whip up a slice of cheesecake heaven in no time. And if you’re looking for some variety, why not experiment with different types of crusts or even try making mini cheesecakes? Whether you prefer the traditional crust or crave the crustless version, this dessert perfectly combines simplicity and decadence. So, lets get ready to indulge in this five ingredient dessert that will leave you craving more!

Why You Will Love This 5 Ingredient No Bake Cheesecake

Comes Together In Minutes- This Philadelphia cheesecake recipe is the only thing that you will be thinking of when it comes to hot summer days. Why? Because it’s a no-bake recipe. The Hardest part would be waiting for these individual cheesecake slices to be served with a side of ice cream or coffee.

Kid Friendly- Your kids will be a big fan of the store-bought graham cracker crust but if it’s a special occasions you can make homemade crust. I can almost bet your kids will be licking the bottom of the pan.

Simple Recipe- The main ingredient in the cheesecake is Philadelphia cream cheese. The only thing you really will need to make this recipe is a hand mixer. Yes, that’s right—none of that expensive baking expensive baking equipment. You will also need an offset or rubber spatula to help fold the remaining ingredients.

Ingredients For 5 Ingredient No Bake Cheesecake

Condensed milk- This adds a ton of flavor and mouthwatering goodness. It works well with the Graham cracker crumbs.

Pure Vanilla Extract will add a subtle and robust flavor to your cheesecake. It also enhances the overall taste by adding a warm and aromatic sweetness!

Graham cracker pie crust- Grab from the store or make your own. The homemade version will be below in the recipe card as well.

Cream cheese- The main ingredient that gives this five ingredient no bake cheesecake all of its flavor.

Lemon juice- This will help to cut down on the sweetness and richness of the cheesecake. At the same time, add in a ton of flavor.

Toppings- I used strawberries, whipped cream, and crushed walnuts.

How To Make 5 Ingredient No Bake Cheesecake?

1. Place your room-temperature cream cheese cream cheese into a bowl. In a bowl, place all the ingredients and mix well.

2. Use a mixer and blend on a lower speed for 2-3 minutes or until you reach a fluffy texture/ stiff peaks texture.

3. Pour the entire mixture into the graham cracker crust—place in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours or until it hardens.

4. Take out and top with your favorite topping. Now impress your family with the five-ingredient bake cheesecake!

Homemade Crust

If you want to the crust from scratch instead of store-bought crust the instructions will be listed below.

1. Add your graham crackers some melted butter and granulated sugar to a food processor. Blend until you have fine crumbs.

2.Next, add in the bottom of the cheesecake pan and allow to sit in the freezer for 15 minutes. 

Substitutions

Greek Yogurt-If you don’t have milk on hand, you can use Greek yogurt to fill in.

Vanilla Extract- Can be substituted for butter, maple, or almond flavoring. 

Variations

Toppings- You can add so many different toppings to these 5 ingredients no bake cheesecake. Here are a few ideas. Sprinkle a little bit of brown sugar and graham cracker crumb crust over the top.

Make it boozy- Instead of adding the vanilla extract to this 5 ingredient cheesecake add in some brown whiskey instead. Trust me you will thank me later.

Equipment

Electric Hand Mixer- Will assist in making sure that the ingredients come together smoothly.

Food Processor- Using this will ensure that you have all of the graham crackers crusted up properly. You don’t want chunks in your pie crust.

Bowls- For adding all of the ingredients. You will only need one large bowl.

Spatula- Help with continuing the mixing process. Making sure there are no lumps involved.

Storage 

You will need to store this easy no bake cheesecake recipe in an airtight freezer ready container. This will help to protect your cheesecake from becoming frost bitten.

Questions

How to tell when your 5-ingredient cheesecake is done?

If the cake is nice and firm and not dripping all over the place, then your cheesecake should be done.

How long should I refrigerate no-bake cheesecake?

5 to 8 hours should definitely do the trick. If not done place in the refrigerator a little bit longer.

How long does a no bake cheesecake last?

3 to 4 months in the freezer.

Can you freeze no bake cheesecake?

Yes, you most certainly can.