No-Bake Vanilla Cheesecake

Oct 13, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Cheesecakes Vanilla: Extract Medium

A whole, untopped no-bake vanilla cheesecake on a cake stand with one slice cut and set on a plate

A light, mousse-like cheesecake set in the fridge, no oven and no cracks, on a buttery graham crust. Ready for any fruit, sauce or crunchy topping.

Prep 25 min

Cook —

Cooling 7 hr

Total 7 hr 25 min

Yield 12 slices

Diet —

Ingredients

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1 ¾ cups (210.0 g)graham cracker crumbs
2.0 tbsp (25.0 g)granulated sugar
½ cup (113.0 g)unsalted butter, melted
16.0 oz (450.0 g)cream cheese, softened
¾ cup (90.0 g)powdered sugar
¼ tsp (1.5 g)fine sea salt
1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)fresh lemon juice
1 ¼ cups (300.0 ml)cold heavy cream

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Instructions

Mix the crumbs, sugar and butter and press over the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Freeze 15 minutes.
Beat the cream cheese smooth, then beat in the powdered sugar, salt, vanilla and lemon juice.
Whip the cream to stiff peaks in another bowl and fold it into the cream cheese in two additions.
Spread into the crust, smooth the top and refrigerate at least 6 hours, better overnight.

Tips

Whip the cream to truly stiff peaks or the cheesecake will slump when sliced.
Run a hot knife around the edge before releasing the ring.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make no-bake vanilla cheesecake?

Plan on 25 minutes of prep, plus 7 hours to chill and rest. The recipe makes one 9-inch cheesecake (12 slices).

How should I store no-bake vanilla cheesecake?

Refrigerate, covered, up to 5 days, or freeze whole or in slices up to 2 months.

Can I make no-bake vanilla cheesecake ahead?

Bake it two days ahead; cheesecake tastes better and slices cleaner after a full day in the fridge.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract (15 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

A light, mousse-like cheesecake set in the fridge, no oven and no cracks, on a buttery graham crust. Ready for any fruit, sauce or crunchy topping.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

396 Calories / serving

31.0g Fat

26.1g Carbs

4.1g Protein

16.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~4752 cal · 372g fat · 313g carbs · 49g protein · 202g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.