No-Bake Cheesecake — Creamy, Dreamy, and Ready in 20 Minutes (No Oven Required!)

Silky, rich, and perfectly balanced with a hint of lemon, it’s made with real cream cheese, fresh whipped cream, and no gelatin or sweetened condensed milk—just pure, clean flavor. Set in a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with clouds of vanilla whipped cream, it’s the ultimate make-ahead dessert for birthdays, holidays, or “I need something sweet now” moments.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

🍰 No baking required—ideal for summer or busy days

⏱️ Ready in 20 minutes (plus chilling)

💰 Pantry-friendly ingredients—no specialty items

❤️ Creamy, not overly sweet—perfect balance of tang and richness

✨ Looks impressive—guests will never guess it’s no-bake!

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Crust:

1 pre-made graham cracker crust (or homemade—see note below)

→ Use a 9-inch springform pan for easy slicing

For the Cheesecake Filling:

16 oz (2 blocks) full-fat brick-style cream cheese, softened to room temperature

1 cup (120g) powdered sugar

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

2 tsp fresh lemon juice

⅓ cup sour cream

1½ cups (360ml) heavy cream, cold

For the Whipped Cream Topping: