No-Bake Frozen Cheesecake – A Delightful Treat for Anytime Enjoyment

No-Bake Frozen Cheesecake is the perfect way to celebrate summer. A sweet and salty crust combines with a layer of smooth cheesecake filling and fresh berries to create a delicious dessert for summer entertaining.

Slice of no-bake frozen cheesecake plated on a white plate, topped with mixed fresh berries. Additional slices of cheesecake are in the background

It’s that time of year when thoughts turn to simple summer recipes. As the temperatures rise, our time outdoors increases, leading to less baking compared to the cooler months. However, easy and delicious recipes remain essential, and this frozen cheesecake meets those criteria perfectly.

The Perfect Summer Cheesecake

For regular readers, you know that no-bake desserts are a favorite. They are quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser. With the midwest temperatures climbing, it’s the ideal moment to share my favorite frozen cheesecake recipe.

This No-Bake Frozen Cheesecake merges two beloved recipes: Frozen Samoa Pie and Strawberry Pretzel Salad, creating a stunning summer treat suitable for any occasion. A sweet and salty crust paired with smooth, creamy cheesecake filling makes for an irresistible combination, topped off with fresh berries right before serving.

Key Ingredients

Ingredients for no-bake frozen cheesecake arranged on a marble countertop

The crust consists of graham cracker crumbs, crushed pretzels, and finely chopped pecans, elevating the traditional recipe to a whole new level. I must confess, I could eat this crust by the spoonful—maybe I have indulged just a tad!

No-Bake Cheesecake Filling with Condensed Milk

The filling is incredibly simple, requiring just four ingredients:

  • Cream cheese
  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • Frozen whipped topping
  • Pure vanilla extract

This filling differs from traditional cheesecake varieties that use eggs and cream. Since we’re not baking this filling, eggs aren’t needed. Instead, the combination of Cool Whip and sweetened condensed milk creates the lovely, creamy texture, makes it sweet, and keeps it perfect for freezing!

How to Make No-Bake Frozen Cheesecake

The whole process takes about 15 minutes of prep time. Start by mixing together the graham cracker crumbs, chopped pretzels, chopped pecans, sugar, and melted butter for the crust. Press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan. The crust is then complete!

To prepare the filling, beat the cream cheese in a standalone or electric mixer until smooth. Add in the sweetened condensed milk, mixing for another few minutes. Finally, fold in thawed whipped topping and vanilla extract. Spread the filling into the crust, cover with foil, and place in the freezer for at least four hours

Overhead view of a sliced no-bake frozen cheesecake, garnished with fresh mixed berries

To serve, top the cheesecake with fresh berries or any desired toppings, such as homemade cherry pie filling, blueberry sauce, strawberry sauce, or salted caramel. Individual serving sizes can also be created by using ramekins, but presenting a large cheesecake can truly impress your guests.

Pie server pulling a slice of no-bake frozen cheesecake out of the full cheesecake

Recipe

Ingredients Instructions
  • For the crust: graham cracker crumbs, chopped pretzels, chopped pecans, sugar, melted butter
  • For the filling: cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, frozen whipped topping, pure vanilla extract
  1. In a large bowl, stir together the crust ingredients until well combined.
  2. Press crumbs into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese for 3 minutes.
  4. Add in sweetened condensed milk and beat for an additional 2-3 minutes, scraping the sides to incorporate.
  5. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the whipped topping and vanilla extract.
  6. Evenly spread the cream cheese filling mixture onto the crust.
  7. Cover the pan with foil and freeze for at least 4 hours.
  8. Before serving, top with fresh berries.

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