This No Bake Raspberry Cheesecake recipe comes together quickly and can be made ahead of time. The combination of berries and cream is a delicious treat.
When the middle of winter arrives, I start craving fresh fruit and I must not be the only one. We had some family over on Sunday and I put out a snack that included fresh fruit and a fruit dip along with some desserts and a meat and cheese tray.
There were about 15 kids at our house and guess what was the first thing to disappear? The fruit! Today’s recipe for No Bake Raspberry Cheesecake includes a homemade raspberry sauce and is topped with fresh raspberries. It’s a little taste of summer.
This recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs. You can use the original graham crackers or substitute vanilla graham crackers or even the chocolate graham crackers. Or if you prefer, you can buy them already crushed.
Crush the graham crackers using a food processor or place them in a gallon-sized zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Mix the graham crackers crumbs with melted butter and sugar. Press into a 9-inch round pan or round casserole dish like the one I used.
Beat the softened cream cheese for two minutes. Add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream (or use Cool Whip). Gently stir in the raspberry sauce until just combined.
Spread the raspberry cheesecake mixture over the crust, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour, or overnight. Top with fresh raspberries before serving.
This No Bake Raspberry Cheesecake recipe comes together quickly and can be prepared ahead of time. The smooth creamy combination of berries and cream is a wonderful treat.
No Bake Raspberry Cheesecake
This No Bake Raspberry Cheesecake recipe comes together quickly and can be made ahead of time. The combination of berries and cream is a delicious treat.
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, about 1 1/2 sleeves of graham crackers
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Raspberry Cheesecake:
- 12 oz 1½ packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups whipped cream, can substitute equal amount of Cool Whip
- 1/2 cup raspberry sauce, << find my raspberry sauce recipe here
- 1/2 cup raspberries, for garnish
Instructions
Graham Cracker Crust:
- Crush the graham crackers using a food processor or place them in a gallon-sized zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Mix the graham crackers crumbs with melted butter and sugar. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch round pan.
Raspberry Cheesecake:
- Beat the softened cream cheese for two minutes. Add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream. Gently stir in the raspberry sauce until just combined.
- Spread the raspberry cheesecake mixture over the crust, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour, or overnight.
- Top with fresh raspberries before serving.
- Store, covered, in the fridge.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 gAmount Per Serving: Calories: 247Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 153mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 2gSugar: 17gProtein: 2g
Nutrition data is calculated automatically by Nutritionix and isn't always accurate. I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Each individual’s dietary needs and restrictions are unique to the individual. You are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to your health.
Andra says
My cake came out all runny ☹ is there a step to whip the whip cream first until its stiff before folding it into the cream cheese mixture? How do I salvage the runny cheese cake?
Tonia says
Hi Andra,
Oh dear…that’s no fun! The recipe calls for 2 cups of whipped cream (or substitute with cool whip) rather than liquid heavy cream. So yes, the heavy cream needs to be turned into whipped cream prior to folding it into the cream cheese mixture. As far as salvaging the runny cheesecake, you can try beating your cheesecake mixture (the cream cheese/heavy cream/raspberry sauce) in a chilled bowl and chilled wire whisk attachment until thickened.
Best of luck!
~Tonia
Leslie says
Needed a raspberry fix quickly…easy to follow, simple recipe, yet excellent!!!
gina says
And the sauce is even better, not overly sweet. Great on protein pancakes!
gina says
This was perfect!! Try it, you’ll be glad you did!
sandi says
i just put this in freezer to set! but on top of graham cracker crust i put a nice layer of red wine chocolate truffle make then cheesecake on top!
Danika says
I made this raspberry cheesecake for my family the other day and they absolutely loved it. Instead of mixing in the raspberry sauce I pour it over top of the cheesecake and it was delicious.
Lala says
I used this recipe for my daughter’s birthday and it was simply perfect. Thank you!
Tonia says
Wonderful! I’m so happy to hear that! ~Tonia
Laura says
Hi.
Where can I find your raspberrie sauce? Please
Tonia says
Hi Laura,
Sorry about that! I have a new recipe card and the link didn’t transfer over. You can find the raspberry sauce recipe here: https://www.thegunnysack.com/raspberry-sauce-recipe/
~Tonia
Georgia Smith says
Could you use store bought raspberry sauce as well?
Tonia says
I’ve never tried that but it should work great! Good luck! ~Tonia
Beth says
This raspberry cheesecake looks so delicious! My mother used to make a similar no bake cheesecake for my dad’s birthday; your photos bring back so many good memories! Thanks for providing the recipe. I think I’ll try it for our next family get together!