No‑Bake Pudding Cheesecake Recipe
This No-Bake Pudding Cheesecake is a quick and easy dessert that combines creamy cheesecake filling made with cream cheese and instant pudding mix, poured into a graham cracker crust and chilled until set. It’s perfect for those who want a luscious cheesecake without the hassle of baking.
- Author: Lila
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pudding mix (vanilla or flavor of choice)
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
Crust
- 1 graham cracker crust (9-inch), store-bought or homemade
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Gradually combine the pudding mixture with the cream cheese, mixing until fully blended and smooth. Finally, fold in the whipped topping gently until incorporated, creating a light, fluffy cheesecake filling.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake filling evenly into the prepared graham cracker crust, spreading it smoothly with a spatula to fill the crust completely.
- Chill Until Set: Cover the assembled cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm and set. For best results, chill overnight. Once set, slice and serve chilled as a refreshing and creamy no-bake dessert.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture and flavor.
- Instant pudding mix allows the filling to set quickly without baking.
- You can customize the pudding flavor to create different variations (chocolate, strawberry, etc.).
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Chilling time is crucial for the cheesecake to set properly.
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