Quick Unbaked Cheesecake Recipes

THE BEST UNBAKED CHERRY CHEESECAKE EVER

Steps:

• Mix together graham cracker crumbs, margarine, and sugar in a bowl until well incorporated and crumbly. Press into a pie plate, going up the sides as much as possible.
• Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth and spreadable. Whisk whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until smooth. Pour cream cheese into prepared crust. Smooth the top with a spatula, and refrigerate until firm, about 2 to 3 hours. Spread the cherry pie filling over the top, and refrigerate until serving.

THE BEST NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• For the crust: Add the graham crackers, brown sugar and salt to a food processor and pulse to fine crumbs. Drizzle in the butter and pulse until the crumbs are completely coated with the butter.
• Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and about 1 1/2 inches up the sides of a 10-inch springform pan, with a 1/4-inch thick rim around the border. (Use the bottom of a measuring cup to help make the crust even on the sides and bottom.) Freeze until firm, about 20 minutes.
• For the filling: Meanwhile, whip 3/4 cup of the cream in a medium bowl with a whisk until stiff, fluffy peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes (or 1 to 2 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed); set aside.
• Beat the cream cheese and 1 cup granulated sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the speed to medium-low and add the lemon juice, sour cream and vanilla-bean paste and beat until just combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream-cheese mixture with a large rubber spatula.
• Pour the batter into the springform pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Cover tightly and refrigerate until set, 8 hours and up to 24 hours.
• Just before serving, add the remaining 3/4 cup cream and 1/4 cup granulated sugar to a medium bowl and whip to soft peaks with a whisk, 3 to 4 minutes (or 1 to 2 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed). Spoon the whipped cream into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
• Run a knife around the inside edge of the springform pan to loosen the cake, then open the clasps to release the pan ring. Pipe dollops of whipped cream around the border of the cheesecake and top with fresh berries.

BEST NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and cinnamon. Add melted butter and mix well. Press into the bottom of an 8 or 10 inch springform pan. Chill until firm.
• In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and lemon juice until soft. Add whipping cream and beat with an electric mixer until batter becomes thick. Add the sugar and continue to beat until stiff. Pour into chilled crust, and top with pie filling. Chill several hours or overnight. Just before serving, remove the sides of the springform pan.

NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Put graham crackers in a large resealable plastic bag, and crush them with a rolling pin until very fine crumbs form.
• Pour crumbs into a medium bowl; stir in sugar. Add butter, and stir until well combined.
• Press the crumb mixture into a 9-inch springform pan, spreading it 1 1/2 to 2 inches up the side; press flat. Chill crust in freezer at least 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the filling: Using an electric mixer set at medium-high speed, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the condensed milk a little at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl, as necessary. Beat in the lemon juice and vanilla.
• Pour the filling into the crust; smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
• Unclasp sides of pan, and remove cheesecake.

SIMPLE BASIC UNBAKED CHEESECAKE WITH VARIATIONS.

Steps:

• BASE:.
• In a food processor or blender combine the biscuits and melted butter until fine crumbs.
• Press the crumbs evenly and firmly into a 23cm (9") round springform tin or one with a removable base.
• Smooth with a spoon and place in fridge.
• FILLING:.
• Beat the cream cheese for a few mins on low speed with an electric beater until soft and lump free.
• Slowly add the sugar while continuing to beat on low.
• Once the sugar is incorporated slowly pour in the cream while still beating on low.
• On a higher speed whip the cream cheese & cream mixture til it holds its shape completely when the beater passes through the mix and it looks a little grainy.
• Spoon into the chilled base and smooth with a spatula.
• Chill for at least 4hours or overnight.
• Remove from tin and place on serving dish.
• Cut into portions using a hot dry knife. Between each slice, clean & reheat knife by dipping into hot water & drying. This makes neater portions.
• VARIATION #1.
• RIPPLED JELLY CHEESECAKE:.
• Make a basic cheesecake and place in fridge while you prepare jelly.
• Place 250mls water, 90g raspberries or other berries and 3Tblsp sugar into a pot and simmer for 2mins.
• When cooled a little, puree in a blender until smooth and return to clean pot on the stove and over a low heat stir in 1tsp gelatine until dissolved.
• Pass the mixture through a fine sieve into a metal bowl and chill until it reaches a thick soup like consistency.
• Pour this over the chilled cheesecake and use a fork to fold in the jelly by working in circles.
• When the jelly is partially worked in, tap the tin on the bench until the surface flattens, then place in fridge for at least 4hrs to set.
• VARIATION #2:.
• CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE.
• Make basic cheesecake using either plain or chocolate biscuits for base.
• Melt 120g dark chocolate, then squiggle onto the surface of made cheesecake before chilling.
• Using a fork, quickly work circles of chocolate through the cheesecake. The chocolate will set while you are doing this.
• Tap the tin on the bench to settle & flatten the surface then chill for 4hrs or overnight.
• For a real treat you can use both the jelly and chocolate in the one cheesecake to make it a "Rippled Jelly & Chocolate Chip Cheesecake :).

QUICK UNBAKED CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Dissolve jello in the boiling water and let cool.
• Mix together the graham wafer crumbs, butter and 1 T sugar.
• Pack into a 9" X 9" pan, saving some crumbs for the topping.
• Cream together cream cheese, sugar and vanilla.
• Mix together the Dream Whip and milk.
• Combine the jello mix, dream whip and cream cheese mix and pour on top of crumb base in pan.
• Sprinkle with remaining crumbs that were kept from the base mixture.
• Cover and refridgerate.
• Cut into serving pieces and top with your favorite topping for cheese cakes.

NO BAKE LEMON CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and confectioners' sugar. Mix well and press into the bottom of a 10 inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Turn off oven.
• Dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water. Let cool until thick, but not set. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, white sugar and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
• In a separate bowl, whip evaporated milk until thick and stiff peaks form. Pour in lemon gelatin and keep mixing until well blended. Fold in cream cheese mixture.
• Pour filling into crust. Chill in refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.