This super easy No Bake Easter Cheesecake is rich, dense, creamy, and smooth! Perfect for your Easter celebration or any occasion your sweet tooth desires!
EASTER CHEESECAKE RECIPE
I am so happy to share the recipe with you!!
I don’t mean to brag or anything, but this No-Bake Easter Cheesecake is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G, and the best part is that it’s super easy to make. Totally stress-free.
Honestly, I think that this Easter version is the cutest cheesecake ever. Well, I may be biased here because cheesecake is my favorite dessert, but who can blame me, right?
You’ll love this No-Bake Easter Cheesecake as it’s rich, dense, creamy, and smooth! Cheesecake perfection in every sense of the word.
KEEPING THIS EASTER CHEESECAKE EGGLESS
I used NILLA Wafer to make the crust. These round, thin, light wafers are perfect to create a yummy crust, and just because the crust is my children’s favorite part, I made it double thick. Yes, you hear me… double! YUM.
To make this cheesecake totally eggless, use NILLA Wafer Reduced Fat. This version does not contain eggs. It worked great. The taste was spot on, so you will never notice the difference.
You can also use a homemade or store-bought graham cracker crust. Check out my How to Make Easy Graham Cracker Crust post.
EGGLESS NO BAKE EASTER CHEESECAKE INGREDIENTS
Amounts are included in the printable recipe below (scroll down). You’ll need:
FOR THE WAFER CRUST:
- Wafer crumbs
- Butter — make sure to use unsalted butter
- Sugar
FOR THE EGGLESS CHEESECAKE FILLING:
- Fresh lemon juice
- Knox Original Gelatine Unflavored (1 envelope)
- Cream cheese — room temperature
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring
TO DECORATE (OPTIONAL):
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkles
HOW TO MAKE AN EGGLESS EASTER NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE
Detailed instructions are included in the printable recipe below (scroll down).
WAFER CRUST:
- Mix vanilla wafer crumbs, butter, and sugar in a medium bowl until well blended. Press evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Chill crust in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
EGGLESS CHEESECAKE FILLING:
- Mix the lemon juice and gelatine and let sit for 2 – 3 minutes.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, creamy, and free of lumps. Add in the condensed milk a little at a time, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl occasionally. Add in the lemon juice and gelatine mixture, and vanilla.
- Divide the cheesecake into 3 portions (each should be about 2 cups). Add 1- 2 drops of gel food coloring into each portion and mixing until the color is smooth and uniform.
- Spread the first color over the crust; smooth layer with the back of a spoon. Spread the second color on top of the first and then the third on top of the second; smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, at least 6 hours, ideally overnight.
- Before unmolding, run a sharp knife between the cheesecake and the side of the pan. Unclasp sides of the pan, and remove cheesecake.
Decorate with whipped cream and sprinkles, if desired. Serve.
BAKING TIPS
- Plan ahead! As this is a no-bake cheesecake, the cheesecake needs time to set in the fridge, ideally overnight.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent a lumpy filling.
- While it may be tempting to use bottled lemon juice, fresh lemon juice yields the best results. Your cheesecake will taste brighter and fresher.
- Using a springform pan with a removable base makes it easier to remove the cheesecake to serve.
- For beautiful clean slices, run your knife under hot water before slicing.
- Having trouble pressing your crust evenly? Try using the bottom of a mason jar or mug to press the crust down evenly.
- Be sure to use full-fat cream cheese for the best results.
VARIATIONS
- Instead of whipped cream, decorate the top with shaved white chocolate or add a white chocolate ganache layer.
- To go with the Easter theme, you can also try mini Easter eggs as a topping; be sure to ensure it’s eggless.
STORING
Store this no bake cheesecake covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
HOW TO FREEZE CHEESECAKE
Cheesecake can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Once the Easter no-bake cheesecake has finished chilling in the refrigerator and is set, wrap the cheesecake in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
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NO-Bake Easter Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 graham cracker crust (see notes)
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon ( 1 oz – 28 g) unflavored gelatine (1 envelope)
- 32 oz (4-8oz packages / 907 g) full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 28 oz (2 cans / 792 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (I used pink, yellow and blue)
- Whipped cream and sprinkles to decorate (optional)
Instructions
Make the Crust
- Make the crust following this recipe. Chill crust in freezer at least 10 minutes.
Make the Filling:
- Mix the lemon juice and gelatin and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Place the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, and beat over medium speed until it is smooth, creamy, and free of lumps. Beat in the condensed milk a little at a time, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl occasionally.
- Microwave the lemon-gelatine mixture for 10 seconds, or until liquid again.
- Add in the liquid lemon juice and gelatine mixture and vanilla to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until well incorporated, about 2 minutes.
- Divide the cheesecake into 3 equal portions (each should be about 2 cups). Tint each portion with 1- 2 drops of gel food coloring of your preference, mixing until the color is smooth and uniform.
- Spread the first color over the crust; smooth layer with the back of a spoon or an offset spatula. carefully, spread the second color on top of the first and then the third on top of the second; smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, at least 6 hours, ideally overnight.
- Before unmolding run a sharp knife between the cheesecake and the side of the pan. Unclasp sides of pan, and remove cheesecake.
- Decorate with whipped cream and sprinkles, if desired. Serve.
- Once the Easter no-bake cheesecake has finished chilling in the refrigerator and is set, wrap the cheesecake in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
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