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    Published: Mar 21, 2023 by Pam

    3 Ingredient No Bake Cheesecake

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    Really! It only takes 3 ingredients and a few minutes to make this rich, creamy no bake cheesecake. Put it in the crust of your choosing, or even make it crustless. Then top it however you like for a company-worthy dessert.

    Keep it simple, but impressive. That’s a motto we like to follow with many of our recipes, and this one checks those two boxes very nicely.

    You’ll make it your own by topping it however you like (or leave it plain). The traditional crust is graham cracker, but it would be fabulous in shortbread or an Oreo cookie crust.

    Ingredients

    • Cream Cheese (we like to go with Philadelphia brand because we know we can trust the quality).
    • Powdered Sugar – also known as confectioners sugar
    • Heavy Whipping Cream

    You could always add a teaspoon or vanilla or almond extract, but we don’t and it tastes amazing.

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    The crust

    In these photos we’ve used a store bought graham cracker crust. The recipe makes enough for the 10″ size, but if you have a smaller one you can just pile up the cheesecake filling. You can certainly make homemade graham cracker crust too.

    A chocolate cookie crust like the one we made for our Peanut Butter Pie would be wonderful, too. They can be bought ready made as well.

    Shortbread cookie pie crusts are a favorite, too.

    An interesting (and calorie/carb saving) idea is to make this cheesecake without a crust. We’re big fans of going crustless around here, with several savory crustless pies being some of our most popular recipes. If that idea appeals to you, you’ll want to check out the Crustless Tomato Pie, Crustless Squash Pie and the Crustless Breakfast Quiche.

    slice of no bake cheesecake with whole one behind.

    The topping

    Seriously, y’all, the sky is the limit.

    Keeping it ultra easy, we used ready made cherry pie filling, but you could use your favorite flavor, or make homemade topping.

    Top your cheesecake with fresh fruit or berries. Or, how about mini chocolate chips? Chopped nuts? How about a drizzle of caramel sauce like we do on our Apple Pecan Cheesecake?

    How to make it

    1. Start with room temperature cream cheese and beat it at medium speed until it’s fluffy.
    2. Add the confections sugar and beat until it’s thoroughly blended with the cheese.
    3. Now add the whipping cream and crank your mixer up to high. It’ll take 1-2 minutes until the filling is light and fluffy and stiff peaks form.
    4. Fill the pie crust and thoroughly chill before slicing and serving. It can be served plain or with the topping of your choice.
    slice of 3 ingredient no bake cheesecake.

    This pie will make between 8 and 10 servings, depending on the size of your crust and how large or small you cut the pieces.

    Check out the Web Story below:

    Cheesecake with Just 3 Ingredients

    About chilling, freezing and the firmness

    Because of the minimal, creamy ingredients this cheesecake must be thoroughly chilled before slicing and serving.

    If we’re serving it the same day we make it, we like to put it in the freezer one and a half to two hours and then move to the refrigerator. That way you’ll get nice, neat slices.

    Making it the day before and allowing it to chill overnight works just perfectly, too. Generally speaking, the colder it is, the firmer it will be.

    Storing

    This cheesecake will keep just fine in the refrigerator, tightly covered, for up to 5 days. We recommend topping the individual slices at the time of serving.

    If you want to store it in the freezer it will keep up to 2 weeks, but it also needs to be tightly covered.

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    3 Ingredient No Bake Cheesecake

    Pam
    It only takes 3 ingredients and a few minutes to make this rich, creamy no bake cheesecake. Make it in your favorite crust and add topping.
    4.91 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 8 mins
    Chilling Time 2 hrs
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 people
    Calories 327 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
    • 1 cup confectioners sugar
    • 1½ cup heavy whipping cream

    Instructions
     

    • Beat cream cheese at medium speed of mixer until fluffy.
    • Add sugar and beat at medium speed until well blended.
    • Add heavy cream and beat at high speed until fluffy and stiff peaks form.
    • Place in any 9-10 inch pie crust and chill for a minimum of 3-4 hours before slicing and serving. See notes below.

    Notes

    • For neatest slices cheesecake can be placed in freezer 1.5-2 hours before slicing and serving. Or, it can be refrigerated overnight, or at a minimum 3-4 hours.
    • Any type pie crust can be used.
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract may be added, but are optional.
    • Cheesecake can be served plain or topped as desired.
    • Note that pie crust and topping are not included in nutritional information.

    Nutrition

    Sodium: 152mgCalcium: 68mgVitamin C: 1mgVitamin A: 1134IUSugar: 14gPotassium: 94mgCholesterol: 86mgCalories: 327kcalMonounsaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 17gFat: 28gProtein: 4gCarbohydrates: 15gIron: 1mg
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    Categories: Pies & Cheesecakes Tags: desserts

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    Comments

    1. Sara Welch says

      April 03, 2023 at 3:51 pm

      5 stars
      This was such a quick and delicious dessert that does not disappoint! Rich, creamy and exactly what I needed for my sweet tooth!

      Reply
    2. Colleen says

      April 03, 2023 at 5:30 pm

      5 stars
      This no bake cheesecake turned out perfectly. Thanks for the tip about putting it in the freezer. I’ll make this recipe again.

      Reply
    3. Natalie says

      April 03, 2023 at 7:06 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t get over how easy this cheesecake is! Such a hit. Thank you for an easy, delicious recipe 🙂

      Reply
    4. Kathryn says

      April 03, 2023 at 7:07 pm

      5 stars
      This is by far the easiest cheesecake I’ve made and it tasted delicious! Definitely going to make this again in the near future. Thanks so much!

      Reply
    5. Carrie Robinson says

      April 03, 2023 at 8:05 pm

      5 stars
      Just 3 ingredients?!? You can definitely count me in. I just love easy dessert ideas like this. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Hodge says

      April 12, 2023 at 11:28 pm

      I can’t help wondering if the crust and the filling aren’t included in the nutritional info, then what is?? The pie plate??

      Reply
      • Pam says

        April 14, 2023 at 8:31 am

        Hodge, thank you for so kindly pointing out that error. It should have read “crust and topping aren’t included…” We’ve made the correction.

        Reply

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