Description
This Raspberry Cheesecake No Bake dessert is light, luscious, and bursting with fresh berry flavor. With a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and sweet raspberry topping, it’s a perfect make-ahead treat for warm-weather days or easy entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- For the Filling:
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups whipped topping or whipped cream
- For the Raspberry Topping:
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until evenly combined. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or individual jars. Chill while preparing filling.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping until combined. Spread over chilled crust.
- Make the Raspberry Topping: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until berries begin to break down, about 5 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened. Cool completely.
- Assemble: Spoon cooled raspberry topping over cheesecake filling. Smooth the top.
- Chill: Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use store-bought raspberry preserves for a shortcut. For individual servings, layer in jars or cups. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint before serving for a beautiful finish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: no bake raspberry cheesecake, raspberry cream dessert, summer cheesecake