Easy No-Bake Cheesecake

Do you have a particular recipe that everyone seems to want once they try it? This Easy No-Bake Cheesecake is one of those recipes for me. I can't count the number of times I have given this particular recipe out - even my own gramma wanted it!

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Updated Apr 16, 2026, Published Aug 22, 2013

4.40 from 56 votes

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This Easy No-Bake Cheesecake is so easy and delicious. It may become one of your all-time favorites! Perfect for any occasion. Enjoy!

Easy No-Bake Cheesecake with red sauce and cherries on plate with fork.

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Easy No-Bake Cheesecake

Do you have a particular recipe that everyone seems to want once they try it? This cheesecake is one of those recipes for me. I can’t count the number of times I have given this particular recipe out – even my own gramma wanted it!

Although I love the traditional recipe, sometimes I love the no-bake version even more. 🙂 I love that it’s quick and easy. Sure, it’s not the same as traditional, but it is good none-the-less! Personally, I like a good crumb to cheesecake ratio – but if you prefer less, feel free to adjust it to your preference. You can also easily halve the “cheesecake” portion of this recipe and use a pre-made graham cracker crust to make the even faster or to feed a smaller crowd. This cheesecake recipe is flexible.

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4.40 from 56 votes

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Easy No-Bake Cheesecake

By Jamie Sherman

Do you have a particular recipe that everyone seems to want once they try it? This Easy No-Bake Cheesecake is one of those recipes for me. I can’t count the number of times I have given this particular recipe out – even my own gramma wanted it!

Prep: 20

Cook: 4

Total: 4 20

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Ingredients

For the crust

▢ 3 cups finely ground graham crackers, about 24 crackers
▢ ⅔ cup granulated sugar
▢ ¾ cup butter, melted, 1 1/2 sticks

For the cheesecake

▢ 2 packages cream cheese, softened, 8 oz. each
▢ ⅔ cup granulated sugar
▢ 1 tub frozen whipped topping, thawed, 16 oz.

Topping

▢ 1 – 2 cans cherry pie filling – or the flavor of your choice (optional), 20-21 oz. each

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Chill the crust while preparing the cheesecake layer.
Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Gently stir in the whipped topping. Spread over the prepared crust.
Refrigerate for 4 hours or until set.
When ready to serve, spoon the pie filling evenly over the top of the cheesecake or spoon it over individual portions. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Notes

While it does cost more, it’s also really convenient to buy a box of graham cracker crumbs! Otherwise, smash the crackers in a bag or the food processor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice, Calories: 252kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 34mg, Sodium: 185mg, Potassium: 80mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 486IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 38mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally published on August 22, 2013. Updated on April 23, 2021.