No-Bake Cheesecake with Cool Whip®

Name: No-Bake Cheesecake with Cool Whip®
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 1 9-inch cheesecake
Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1 cup white sugar; 3 tablespoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed; 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust; 1 (21 ounce) can strawberry pie filling

8 Ratings
7 Reviews
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This is my favorite easy cheesecake recipe. When I want cheesecake in a flash, I make this no-bake style. I love to share it with friends and family. It's as easy as 1-2-3! Top with additional graham cracker crumbs and whipped topping, if desired.

By cafecook

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Recipe Summary

additional:

2 hrs

total:

2 hrs 10 mins

prep:

10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 9-inch cheesecake

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 10 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract (Optional)
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
1 (21 ounce) can strawberry pie filling

Directions

Step 1
Combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Fold in whipped topping. Pour mixture into graham cracker crust and smooth evenly. Top with pie filling.

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Step 2
Refrigerate until firm, 2 to 3 hours.

Cook's Notes:

Lemon extract gives a hint of tartness and is optional. I find it complements the vanilla extract. Don't use it if you like plain cheesecake.

An 8-inch crust also works in this recipe.

Any fruit filling can be used in place of strawberry, or top cheesecake with fresh fruit.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

493 calories; protein 4.4g; carbohydrates 57.4g; fat 25.3g; cholesterol 49.3mg; sodium 286mg. Full Nutrition

Chef Mo

Allstar

10/09/2019

So tasty! I think next time I would make 2 smaller pies, only because I couldn't get the lid on. Very good and very simple! Bonus points for being a make ahead dessert.

nanner08

02/18/2022

As others noted, this makes A LOT of filling. Too much for a packaged graham cracker crust (1), especially if you want to top it with anything. I wish I had an extra pie crust available, but after the ice storm yesterday I just put the extra in a bowl. It might taste good after it sets, but people should know this makes too much filling for one store-bought crust.

8 Ratings

5 star values: 7
4 star values: 0
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Chef Mo

Allstar

10/09/2019

So tasty! I think next time I would make 2 smaller pies, only because I couldn't get the lid on. Very good and very simple! Bonus points for being a make ahead dessert.

Merilice Ju

11/18/2019

I love it it is easy and quick!

WELLA3

11/24/2019

I filled 8 tartlet shells, for 4 dinner guests and I filled a small graham cracker crust pie shell with the remaining batter. I have frozen the pie for later use. This is slightly lighter than a regular cheesecake and very tasty.

tanyaak32

02/11/2022

Great recipe! Easy to make ,😍

lisa sears

12/25/2019

definitely will make again. My brother really liked it. Did not use the lemon extract and was excellent.

nanner08

02/18/2022

Cindy Sharrow

02/11/2022

My very favorite cheese cake.

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No-Bake Cheesecake with Cool Whip®

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Cook's Notes:

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Reviews (7)

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