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No-bake cheesecake recipes

by Rachel Deeley

published on 14 March 2024

Rich yet light, fluffy yet smooth, creamy yet flavourful – there’s nothing quite like tucking in to a good slice of cheesecake.

But more than just being immensely enjoyable to eat, cheesecakes are wonderful desserts to make at home – not least because they don’t even require you to turn on the oven. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of the best no-bake cheesecake recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth, from decadent chocolate and hazelnut to zesty lemon.

Looking for more easy no-bake recipes? Eloise Head’s latest book Fitwaffle’s No-Bake Baking is packed with easy oven-free recipes including mug cakes, sweets, and, of course, plenty of cheesecakes.

Fitwaffle’s Lemon Cheesecake

by Eloise Head

Featuring a butter shortbread base, lemony filling, and whipped cream topping, this bright and flavourful cheesecake packs a zesty punch.

Fitwaffle’s No-Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake Bars

by Eloise Head

These rich, chocolatey cheesecake squares are a Nutella-lover’s dream come true (and only require five ingredients to make).

Fitwaffle Speculoos Cheesecake Bars

by Eloise Head

Ideal for Biscoff lovers, this five-ingredient cheesecake is quick to make and stores in the fridge for up to three days.

Fitwaffle’s No-Bake Cookies and Cream Cheesecake

by Eloise Head

If you love Oreos, this show-stopping cheesecake, with its buttery biscuit base and sweet cream filling, is for you.

Fitwaffle’s White Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

by Eloise Head

Featuring a shortbread base, smooth and creamy white chocolate filling and glossy white chocolate ganache topping, this cheesecake is unapologetically sweet and decadent.

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