A super easy no-bake vanilla cheesecake recipe coming at ya!! Cheesecake that is flavored with vanilla extract AND vanilla bean paste, all on top of a graham cracker crust. Fruit or candy toppings are optional!
If you are a regular reader of the blog then you know cheesecake recipes here are few and far between. I just have never had much luck with no bake cheesecakes and the baked cheesecakes can be so fussy! But this no bake recipe was success!!! Super easy, no special pan needed, no baking needed and great consistency (aka: not cheesecake soup).
I think my success with this no bake cheesecake came down to when I whipped the heavy whipping cream. I whipped the cream until it was just past stiff peaks and was starting to firm up, but before it reached the stage of becoming butter.
I used Rodelle Vanilla Bean Paste AND Rodelle Baker’s Extract to bring out that vanilla flavor in this cheesecake. I love using vanilla bean paste because it brings such a great vanilla flavor to baked goods (or non-baked goods) and I love those vanilla bean specks! YES!
Vanilla Bean No Bake Cheesecake
Print RecipeIngredients
- GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST:
- 7 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- VANILLA BEAN CHEESECAKE:
- 16-ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (I used Rodelle Baker's Extract)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste (I used Rodelle)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST: Spray a standard-sized pie plate or tin with baking spray and set aside. In a bowl, combine the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs. Pour the crumbs into the prepared pie plate in an even layer on the bottom. Use the bottom of a glass to press the crumbs firmly into the bottom of the pie plate. Place the pie plate in the freezer to set while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
VANILLA BEAN CHEESECAKE: In the bowl of a stand mixer, affixed with the paddle attachment, add the room temperature cream cheese and mix on medium-high speed for 5-minutes or until smooth and silky. Change the mixer speed to low and add the white granulated sugar, powdered sugar and vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste. Mix on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Remove the mixture from the mixer bowl and transfer into a large bowl. Set aside.
Clean out the mixer bowl and place back on the mixer with the whisk attachment affixed. Add the heavy cream and mix on high until stiff peaks are formed and the cream is good and thick (but not too long that it turns into butter!). Remove the bowl from the mixer and fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined and then pour over graham cracker crust. Place cheesecake in the refrigerator to set for 3-4 hours or overnight.
Serve plain or with fresh fruit or candy.
Notes
Store cheesecake covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator.
Dress this cake up with your favorite fruit or candy topping. Or leave it plain.
I made this cheesecake for Mother’s Day and it was a hit with the whole family! Here’s me with my momma and big sis (I am on the right).
XOXO,
Kelly
PIN ME ↓
1 Comment
Pies for Pi Day - Kelly Lynn's Sweets and Treats
March 14, 2024 at 5:47 AM[…] VANILLA NO BAKE CHEESECAKE […]