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No-Bake Cheesecake

This No-Bake Cheesecake is rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make with a buttery graham cracker crust and smooth, velvety filling. Perfect for warm days or whenever you need a simple make-ahead dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 20 Servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Graham Crust:
  • 250 g Graham cracker crumbs
  • 50 g Butter, melted
  • 2 Tbsp Brown sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
  • 500 g Cream cheese, softened
  • 250 g Heavy whipping cream
  • 250 g Cottage cheese
  • 125 g Granulated sugar
  • 2 Packets Galentine mixed with 50g of granulated sugar and 250ml of hot boiling water.
Optional Toppings:
  • Fresh strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
  • Cherry pie filling
  • Salted caramel sauce
  • Chocolate shavings
  • Lemon curd

Equipment

  • 1 9X13 inch baking dish
  • 1 Electric mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar and press it into a 9X13 inch baking dish.
  2. Make the Galentine Mixture: In a small bowl whisk together galentine and sugar. Pour boiling water into it and stir until dissolved. Set aside.
  3. Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add cottage cheese, heavy whipping cream, and granulated sugar until combined. Slowly add the galentine mixture and continue mixing with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer.
  4. Assemble: Spread the filling evenly over the crust and smooth the top. Cover with plastic cling and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
  5. Serve: Top with your favorite fruit or dessert topping before slicing and serving.