16 No-Bake Cheesecake Recipes That'll Keep Your Kitchen Cool This Summer

Skip the oven.

close up on a slice of no-bake cheesecake, topped with cool whip and cherry pie filling
Photo: Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

No-bake desserts reign supreme in the summertime. They're simple, yet oh-so-satisfying, and they offer the added bonus of a temporary reprieve from the heat. And when it comes to warm-weather gatherings, nothing hits quite like a slice of chilly cheesecake. Keep that oven turned off and cool down with these no-bake cheesecakes that all set nicely in the fridge or freezer. You'll end up with a refreshing, yet still luxurious dessert.

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No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

chocolate and cream cheese mixed until well combined.

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

This no-bake cheesecake tastes rich, but remains light at the same time. Anyone who's a fan of chocolate or mousse needs to give this recipe a try.

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No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

close up view of No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake garnished with fresh strawberries and cream in a pie pan, and a slice of cheesecake on a plate
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS

You only need a packet of Jell-O to bring fruity sweetness to your no-bake cheesecake. Letting this sit in the freezer instead of the fridge will make slicing much easier.

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Grandma's No-Bake Cheesecake

Grandma's No-Bake Cheesecake
Tara C

This no-bake cheesecake recipe has been in community member Jennifer Horace's family for generations, so you know it's a keeper. If you want a denser cheesecake, mix by hand instead of with an electric mixer.

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No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

lemon cheesecake slice with orchid garnish
Seattle2Sydney

If you're looking for a no-bake cheesecake with some tartness, try this no-bake lemon cheesecake recipe. Chill your beaters before mixing to help get stiff peaks in your evaporated milk—they should form within two to three minutes.

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Banana Split Cheesecake

Banana Split Cheesecake
The Nestors

A beloved sundae tastes even better when its flavors are translated into a no-bake dessert. It helps to make the crust in advance, or simply use a pre-made pie shell. You can also store the crust in the freezer before adding the filling to prevent sogginess.

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No-Bake Cheesecake Flag Cake

Chef John's American flag cheesecake with strawberries and blueberries
lynn06sku

Chef John's simple no-bake cheesecake is exactly the dessert you need at your Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day celebration. The grated lemon zest gives this dessert a more unique flavor, which only improves the longer it sits in the fridge.

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No-Bake Greek Yogurt Cheesecake

no-bake greek yogurt cheesecake
Photo: Allrecipes Magazine.

This no-bake Greek yogurt cheesecake is proof that better-for-you desserts can still be delicious. Browning the butter for the crust adds a touch of indulgence that'll elevate any pie.

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Laurie's Amaretto Mousse Cheesecake

Amaretto cheesecake decorated with chocolate and raspberries
Kim's Cooking Now

This no-bake cheesecake is so creamy and gorgeous, people will be surprised it didn't come from a specialty shop. Take it up a notch by topping it with fresh raspberries, sliced almonds, and a chocolate drizzle.

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Clarke Cheesecake Pie

Clarke Cheesecake Pie
A

This no-bake dessert looks like a pie, but tastes like a cheesecake. Whip up some heavy cream and fold it in for a lighter, fluffier dessert.

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No-Bake Cheesecake with Cool Whip

close up on a slice of no-bake cheesecake, topped with cool whip and cherry pie filling
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Any fruit filling can be used in place of the strawberry filling called for in the recipe, or you can top the cheesecake with fresh fruit.

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No Bake Sugar Free Strawberry Cheesecake

a slice of no-bake strawberry cheesecake on a plate with the rest of the dessert in a glass pie dish in the background

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Anybody with a sugar sensitivity or diabetes will appreciate this no-bake cheesecake, which gets its sweetness from sugar-free pudding mix and fresh strawberries. This dessert isn't truly sugar-free as written, since plain Graham crackers contain a bit of sugar, but that can easily be amended by substituting in sugar-free Graham crackers or cookie crumbles.

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No Bake Cheesecake II

closeup of a slice of cheesecake with cherry pie filling on top and spilling down the side

kwolff

"My mom used to make [this recipe] all of the time," says community member Jasmine Viera. "Make sure you mix the cream cheese and sugar for 5 minutes plus. This will help work out the grainy texture."

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Double Layer No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

closeup of a slice of Double Layer No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake garnished with strawberry slices and rosettes of whipped cream on a white plate

My Hot Southern Mess

This no-bake cheesecake looks and tastes impressive, but it's super easy to make and only takes a little over an hour. For even more delicious results, make your own whipped topping and use fresh strawberries.

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The Best Unbaked Cherry Cheesecake Ever

a high angle view of a slice of no bake cheese cake topped with cherries on a light gray plate and more cheesecake in a cheesecake plate

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

Once you try this no-bake cheesecake, you'll never want a baked cheesecake again. The filling is light and fluffy, and it gets a pleasant sweetness from the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.

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Best No-Bake Cheesecake

Best No-Bake Cheesecake on a grey plate
farah

This cheesecake is lightened with whipping cream rather than Cool-Whip. "I had no problem making this and I consider myself a newbie to baking. I mixed everything per the instructions using the [paddle] until it everything was completely mixed. I then switched to the whisk and it stiffened right up! Simple and easy cheesecake!" – lasololo

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Moist Cheesecake

Moist Cheesecake
pomplemousse

"I have been looking for this recipe for years! My birthday is in August and growing up as a child in the hot and humid Midwest summers my mother always made this for me as my birthday cake," says community member ANITASW. "She died suddenly 10 years ago before I was ever able to get this recipe from her. I tried to recreate it on my own and could never do it. This is the one! Thank you Dodie (and your mother) so much for making my childhood memories come true!"

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