A no bake, no stress cheesecake for the holidays, or anytime.

No need to negotiate for precious oven spacemake this no-bake pumpkin cheesecake.

This also means no water bath and no risk of cracks in the cake.

No-bake pumpkin cheesecake on a platter, and in the background, a stack of plates, utensils on the counter, and an orange kitchen towel

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Even the crust is no-bake.

It only takes a half hour to whip together and is ideal for making ahead.

Molasses adds a deep, burnt caramel flavor that’s echoed in the gingersnap crust.

Slice of no-bake cheesecake slightly lifted from platter with the rest, using a pie server, and in the surroundings, an orange kitchen towel and a plate with a slice of cheesecake

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Our family’s not short in taste preferences, either.

Here are a couple of easy swaps to ensure everyone gets a slice they like.

Serve slices with an extra dollop of whipped cream.

No-bake cheesecake on a small plate with a fork, and in the surroundings, more small plates with a slice and the platter with the rest of the cheesecake

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Drizzle them with caramel and add a dusting of pumpkin spice or garnish with a sprinkle of gingersnap crumbs.

you could save some time by handing over the decorating responsibility to the guests.

The cheesecake also freezes well for up to three months.

Pumpkin puree in a paper towel lined bowl for Cookie crumb, butter, and sugar blended together in a food processor for no-bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe

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Set aside while you prepare the crust and the whipped cream.

The paper towels will draw some water out of the pumpkin puree for a thicker cheesecake filling.

Transfer the crumb mixture into a 9 or 10-inch springform pan.

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Compact the crust firmly to prevent it from being too crumbly.

Transfer the pan to the freezer to chill while preparing the filling.

Simple Tip!

Gingersnap cookie crumb layer in a springform pan for Cookie crumb, butter, and sugar blended together in a food processor for no-bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe

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The cream should be extra thick and cling to the whisk.

It is okay if it looks slightly grainy.

Transfer the whipped cream to a small bowl and set aside.

Whipped cream in a mixer bowl (still on the stand mixer) for Cookie crumb, butter, and sugar blended together in a food processor for no-bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe

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Pause and scrape the bowl a few times during mixing to ensure the filling is free of any lumps.

Use a silicone spatula to gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture.

Remove the crust from the freezer and fill it with the pumpkin mixture.

Whipped cream cheese mixed into the whipped cream in the mixer bowl (still attached to the stand mixer) for Cookie crumb, butter, and sugar blended together in a food processor for no-bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe

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Cover the pan tightly with a layer of plastic.

venture to avoid letting the plastic touch the surface of the cake.

Remove the rim of the pan.

Pumpkin puree filling mixed together in a stand mixer for Cookie crumb, butter, and sugar blended together in a food processor for no-bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe

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Carefully slide the cake onto a serving plate, or serve it directly from the pan.

Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.

Pipe large rosettes around the top of the cake and drizzle the cake with caramel sauce, if using.

No-bake pumpkin cheesecake filling in a bowl with a spatula

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Leftover cheesecake can be stored covered in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days.

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Filling added to springform pan and smoothened using an off-set spatula for no-bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe

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This cheesecake also freezes well.

Cut slices and freeze them, spaced apart, on a baking sheet.

Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.

Whipped cream rosettes piped onto the no-bake pumpkin cheesecake (released from springform pan)

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you’re free to even enjoy the slices straight from the freezer, no defrosting needed.

No-bake pumpkin cheesecake topped with whipped cream rosettes and caramel sauce

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Slice of no-bake cheesecake slightly lifted from platter with the rest, using a pie server, and in the surroundings, an orange kitchen towel and a plate with a slice of cheesecake

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