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No-Bake Cheesecake with Cool Whip

No-Bake Cheesecake with Cool Whip: The Best Easy Dessert Recipe

This easy No-Bake Cheesecake with Cool Whip is my go-to recipe for a quick and delicious dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 493 kcal

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Large Bowl
  • 9-inch pie plate

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Filling

  • 2 packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons vanilla extract or less to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract Optional
  • 1 container (8 ounce) frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed

Crust and Topping

  • 1 prepared crust 9-inch graham cracker crust
  • 1 can (21 ounce) strawberry pie filling

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and lemon extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Fold in whipped topping.
  • Pour mixture into graham cracker crust and smooth evenly.
  • Top with pie filling and refrigerate until firm, 2 to 3 hours.
  • Slice and enjoy!

Notes

You can adjust the amount of vanilla extract in this recipe to suit your taste. The lemon extract gives a hint of tartness that complements the vanilla. You can leave it out if you prefer a plain cheesecake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 493kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 286mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 42gCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cheesecake with Cool Whip, easy dessert, No-Bake Cheesecake, Quick Dessert, Strawberry Cheesecake
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