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A slice of Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, topped with glossy cherry sauce and whole cherries, sits on a white plate with a fork beside it.
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5 from 34 votes

Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake

Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake comes together with easy ingredients. The creamy and decadent custard filling tops a graham cracker crust.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $9.65, $1.21 per Serving

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip
  • 8 inch Prepared Graham Cracker Crust (or 9 inch)
  • Cherry Pie Filling (optional for topping)

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, ½ cup powdered sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  • Beat with a hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Gently fold in 8 oz Cool Whip until fully incorporated.
  • Pour the mixture into 1 prepared 8-inch or 9-inch graham cracker crust.
  • Spread the filling evenly in the crust.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours, preferably overnight, until set.
  • Before serving, top with cherry pie filling if desired.
  • Slice into 8 servings and enjoy!

Notes

Tips and Tricks

  • Cream Cheese - We recommend only using 100% real cream cheese.
  • Room Temperature Cream Cheese - Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing or it will not mix smoothly and you will get big cream cheese lumps. If you are in a hurry, you can cut the cream cheese into smaller pieces to help it soften quicker.
  • Vanilla Extract - When preparing your ingredients make sure to use pure vanilla extract.
  • Cool Cheesecake - Cheesecake is based served cold. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Variation Ideas

  • Change the Crust - Change the crust. You can do an Oreo Crust or you can even make your own Homemade Graham Cracker Crust. You can crush graham crackers in a food processor and mix with melted butter.
  • Add Some Flavor - For some additional flavors, stir in lemon juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 610IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg
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