This quick and easy no-bake cheesecake wins over dinner guests.
This no-bake vanilla cheesecake is light, creamy, and perfect for any dinner party or holiday gathering.
No worries about cracks in the top.
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No need to even turn on the ovenhence, no-bake cheesecake!
Let it warm on the counter for at least 2 hours before making the cheesecake.
It should feel very soft when you press on the package.
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Just be sure to replace the water with more warm water as it cools.
Repeat until the cream cheese is at room temperature.
Sift the powdered sugarso there are no dry clumps when you mix it with the cream cheese.
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I also add gelatinto this cheesecake to help it firm up and make it easy to slice.
Without it, the cheesecake is fairly soft and will gradually deflate.
If you’d prefer not to use gelatin, I’d recommend just making aclassic baked cheesecakeinstead.
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Favorite Cheesecake Toppings
My favorite part of the no-bake cheesecake is picking a topping.
My go-to favorite is strawberries in an easy sugar syrup.
you’ve got the option to also top your easy no-bake cheesecake with chocolate shavings orwhipped cream.
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Can’t Get Enough Cheesecake?
The texture of a baked cheesecake can be dense while a no-bake cheesecake is light and airy.
Both, however, are creamy.
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How Long Does No-Bake Cheesecake Take to Set?
This way you’ll have neat slices and a firm-but-creamy filling.
It’s a great make-ahead dessertmake it the night before, then top and slice at serving time.
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If you dont have a vanilla bean, add an additional 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the cheesecake.
Break the graham crackers into a few large pieces and place them in a food processor.
Drizzle in the melted butter and process until the crumbs start to clump together.
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Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a microwave-safe bowl or glass measuring cup.
Stir to moistenit should look like applesauce.
Set aside for 5 minutes to soften.
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Once softened, microwave the gelatin for 20 to 30 seconds, until the gelatin is dissolved and liquid.
Set aside to cool.
Place the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer and sift the powdered sugar over top.
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Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the vanilla extract.
Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with the edge of a butter knife.
Add the seeds to the cheesecake batter, and reserve the vanilla pod for another use.
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Mix for an additional 15 seconds or until the vanilla extract and seeds have been blended in.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and the beater.
Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
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Smooth the top of the cheesecake.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight to firm up.
Place the strawberries and sugar in a large pot.
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Remove from heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar if using.
(Alternatively, serve the sauce at the table and spoon over individual slices.)
Leave it on the pan base, and transfer to a serving platter or cake stand.
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Top with any toppings you like.
No-bake cheesecake will keep in the fridge, tightly covered, for up to 4 days.
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Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
