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    Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake Recipe Made With Only 6 Ingredients

    by Brendan Cunningham 2 Comments

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    This Philadelphia no bake cheesecake recipe can be made in just minutes and it turns out so rich, so smooth, and so creamy! And, that might seem too good to be true, but this simple and easy cheesecake recipe is very much the real deal! It's made with just a few simple ingredients like cream cheese, fluffy cool whip, and tangy sour cream, and the best part is that you don't even have to turn the oven on to make it!

    A slice of Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake on a serving plate. A fork sits next to it.

    Table of Contents

    • The Best Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake Recipe
      • Ingredients
        • Modifying Your No Bake Cheesecake
      • How To Make Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake
        • Step 1: Make The Cheesecake Filling
        • Step 2: Fold in The Cool Whip
        • Step 3: Assemble The No Bake Cheesecake
      • How To Store Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake
      • Wrapping It All Up
    • More Dessert Recipes
    • Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake Recipe Made With Only 6 Ingredients
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition
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    The Best Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake Recipe

    I love, love, love cheesecake.

    And, let me tell you, this no bake Philadelphia cheesecake is at the top of my list as far as quick and easy cheesecake recipes go.

    It combines cream cheese with cool whip and sour cream to make the perfect cheesecake filling for a crumbly graham cracker crust. And since it requires just a couple of minutes of prep time - and some chilling time in the refrigerator - you'll be diving headfirst into this rich dessert before you know it!

    Also, since you don't even have to turn the oven on, it makes for the perfect summer dessert, but it's also one of our go to holiday dessert recipes too. Honestly, my uncle never can seem to get enough of it.

    And speaking of the holidays, I love serving it for Thanksgiving - and Christmas - along with my famous pumpkin custard pie and sweet potato cobbler. So, if you're hosting the holiday's this year, you might want to check those recipes out too.

    With all that said, let's not waste any more time, and let's get into the simple ingredients you'll need to make this Philadelphia no bake cheesecake recipe.

    A slice of Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake on a serving plate. A fork has taken out a bite size of it and is laying next to the slice on the plate.

    Ingredients

    So, as I mentioned earlier, this cheesecake recipe is so easy to make.

    I mean, you only need 6 simple ingredients to make it - how easy does that sound?! Not to mention, since these ingredients are super common to stock in your fridge, you might even have every one of them at home already!

    Anyway, here's everything you'll need to make this Philadelphia no bake cheesecake:

    • 1 (8 oz.) Package Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
    • 1 cup Sour Cream
    • Β½ cup Granulated Sugar
    • 2 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
    • 1 (8 oz.) Container Cool Whip
    • 1 Graham Cracker Pie Crust

    Yup, that's all you need!

    Now, this recipe is called Philadelphia cheesecake because it uses the famous Philadelphia cream cheese. It just makes recipes with cream cheese so much better, like in this cream cheese fruit dip. So for the best results, you'll want to use the name brand.

    But, of course, this recipe will still turn out fantastic no matter what brand of cream cheese you decide to use.

    As for the pie crust, you can either make your own or buy a premade graham cracker crust. With that said, for this recipe, I'll be using a premade graham cracker crust to cut down on the prep time.

    By the way, if you end up with some leftover graham crackers, you can put them to good use by making this no bake strawberry pie recipe or these no bake mini cheesecake bites next!

    A whole Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake on a cake serving tray.

    Modifying Your No Bake Cheesecake

    This recipe makes a plain, classic cheesecake. And the best part about that is you can either enjoy it as is, or top it off in a variety of different ways!

    I mean, there's really nothing better than toppings on an already delicious cheesecake, am I right?!

    Also, if you're going to make it all the time (trust me, you will), I have some simple ways to switch up the flavor of this recipe.

    Here are some of my favorite cheesecake toppings and cheesecake filling combinations:

    • Add lemon zest and a splash of lemon juice to the filling.
    • Serve your no bake cheesecake with delicious pie fillings like warm cherry pie filling, apple, or peach on top.
    • Serve with seasonal fresh fruit or fresh berries on top.
    • Drizzle it with sweet sauces like caramel, fudge, or butterscotch.
    • Combine Β½ cup of chocolate chips into your cheesecake filling.
    • If you want crunchy toppings, sprinkle the top with chocolate shavings, graham cracker crumbs, or sprinkles.
    • And of course, my favorite cheesecake topping, fresh whipped cream.

    Honestly, there are no wrong answers here, so feel free to make this cheesecake recipe all your own with tasty toppings!

    A countertop with multiple bowls containing the ingredients it takes to make Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake.

    How To Make Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake

    Now, the steps required to make this Philadelphia no bake cheesecake recipe are super simple. Even if you've never made cheesecake before, you'll find this to be a breeze and turn out perfect.

    Keep in mind that although this recipe only takes about 10 minutes to make, the cheesecake will have to chill in the fridge for a few hours.

    So, you'll want to plan accordingly if you're serving it that day. But if you don't need it for a few days, you can totally make it ahead of time - more on that later.

    Now, let's stop wasting time and get into it!

    An overhead view of a mixing bowl with sour cream, sugar, vanilla, and room temperature cream cheese.

    Step 1: Make The Cheesecake Filling

    First, you'll make the smooth and creamy cheesecake filling.

    To do that, add the Philadelphia cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, and pure vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl.

    Then, using an electric mixer, mix all of these ingredients together until they're soft and creamy and peaks just begin to form.

    An overhead view of a mixing bowl with a creamy mixture of all the ingredients and cool whip on top. A rubber spatula sits in the bowl.

    Step 2: Fold in The Cool Whip

    After the cheesecake mixture is combined, you can complete the filling.

    So, add the cool whip to the bowl and gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture with a rubber spatula until it just combines. Just keep in mind you don't want to overmix the filling.

    An overhead view of a mixing bowl with a creamy mixture of all the filling ingredients folded by a rubber spatula in the bowl.

    Step 3: Assemble The No Bake Cheesecake

    To finish up, pour the cheesecake filling on top of the graham cracker crust.

    Then, you're going to transfer the filling to the graham cracker pie crust and refrigerate for about 4 hours or until the cheesecake has firmed up. You can also keep it in the refrigerator overnight and serve it the next day.

    Finally, take the chilled cheesecake out of the fridge, slice it, and enjoy!

    An overhead view of a Philadelphia no bake cheesecake on a cake stand.

    How To Store Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake

    So, this recipe will make about 8 slices of cheesecake, depending on how big you slice them. And as if this no bake cheesecake couldn't get any better, it tastes just as good days after making it!

    Now, if you do end up with leftovers, just store it in the fridge either wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container. Stored like this the no bake cheesecake will stay good for up to 3-4 days in the fridge.

    Also, since it lasts so well in the fridge, you can totally make this recipe a few days before you plan on serving it. Making it ahead of time is ideal if you have to make other dishes for something like a Thanksgiving feast!

    An overhead view of a half of a Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake on a serving cake stand. A perfect slice sits next to the half on the cake stand.

    Wrapping It All Up

    Well, that's how to make no bake cheesecake!

    Delicious desserts should be easy to make, and this Philadelphia cheesecake is just that. It's the perfect fool-proof, time-saving dessert that even the toughest dessert critics will love. 

    Seriously, I make this a ton for family get-togethers, and everyone is always so satisfied after eating it. I even change it up with one of the modifications I mentioned above, and no one ever knows that it's the same recipe!

    Anyway, I hope you like this cheesecake as much as our family does. If you gave it a try, leave a comment down below and let me know what you think! 

    And for more tasty desserts, be sure to check out our Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube.

    A slice of Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake on a serving plate. A fork sits next to it.

    More Dessert Recipes

    If you liked this recipe, we have a ton of delicious desserts on the blog that are just as good!

    Give one of these a try next:

    • Caramel cake
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    • Biscoff cheesecake
    • Reese's peanut butter pie
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    Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake Recipe Made With Only 6 Ingredients

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    This Philadelphia no bake cheesecake recipe can be made in just minutes and it turns out so rich, so smooth, and so creamy! And, that might seem too good to be true, but this simple and easy cheesecake recipe is very much the real deal! It's made with just a few simple ingredients like cream cheese, fluffy cool whip, and tangy sour cream, and the best part is that you don't even have to turn the oven on to make it!

    • Author: Brendan Cunningham
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 8 servings 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Mixing
    • Cuisine: No Bake

    Ingredients

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    1 (8 oz.) Package Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened

    1 cup Sour Cream

    Β½ cup Granulated Sugar

    2 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract

    1 (8 oz.) Container Cool Whip

    1 Graham Cracker Pie Crust

    Instructions

    1. Using an electric mixer, mix the Philadelphia cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy and soft (peaks should start to form).
    2. Add the cool whip to the bowl and gently fold it into the mixture with a rubber spatula.
    3. Transfer the filling to the pie crust and refrigerate for about 4 hours (or overnight) before slicing and serving.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 413
    • Fat: 26
    • Carbohydrates: 38
    • Protein: 4

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    1. Joanna

      September 20, 2022 at 12:35 am

      Soooooo good 😊

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    2. Gianna

      November 13, 2022 at 10:29 am

      This was simply incredible. We can't wait to have it again.

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