No-Bake Cheesecake: No Oven, No Eggs, Topped with Krembo

This cheesecake doesn't go into the oven at all. The filling firms up in the fridge, thanks to whipped heavy cream folded into cream cheese. No eggs, no baking, and no risk of it coming out dense or lumpy.

The recipe

No-Bake Cheesecake with Krembo

A creamy no-bake cheesecake with a buttery biscuit crust, set in the fridge with whipped cream folded into sweetened cream cheese, topped with crumbled Krembo.

• Servings 10 slices
• Prep 30 min
• Total 6 hr 30 min

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Ingredients

• 2 cups digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed (250 g)
• 7 tbsp butter (100 g, melted)
• 2 cups cream cheese (500 g, two tubs)
• 1 cup heavy cream (250 ml, 38% fat)
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• 0.5 lemon lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 7 pieces Krembo (or substitute, see notes below)

Instructions

1. Crush the biscuits and mix with the melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch (24 cm) springform pan. Freeze for 20 minutes.

2. Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.

3. Beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with gentle strokes.

5. Pour over the cold crust and smooth the top. Crumble the Krembo over the top.

6. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

Notes

Krembo is a popular Israeli treat, a chocolate-coated marshmallow dome on a cookie base, sold mainly in winter. If unavailable, substitute mini marshmallows dipped in melted chocolate, or marshmallow fluff drizzled with chocolate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does no-bake cheesecake keep?
Up to four days, covered, in the fridge.

Can I freeze no-bake cheesecake?
Yes. Freeze it without the topping, and add that fresh just before serving.

What do I do if the filling won't set?
Usually the cream wasn't whipped enough. Put the cake in the freezer for an hour and check again.

Can I make it with 5% fat cream cheese?
Not recommended. Lower-fat cream cheese gives a filling that's less creamy and less stable.

What is Krembo, and what can I use instead?
Krembo is a popular Israeli treat: a fluffy marshmallow dome on a cookie base, coated in chocolate, sold mainly in the winter months. Outside Israel, substitute with mini marshmallows dipped in melted chocolate, or a swirl of marshmallow fluff drizzled with chocolate.