Some desserts require hours of preparation, a mountain of ingredients, and the patience of a saint. No Bake Paradise Cheesecake is not one of them. This is the kind of dessert that feels fancy but comes together effortlessly. A simple cookie crust, a rich and creamy filling, and a few hours in the fridge, that’s all you need to whip up a cheesecake that’s smooth and sweet.
You can serve this cake at a party or if you want to treat yourself after a long day because this cheesecake delivers every time. No baking, no stress, just pure indulgence.
Cheesecake has been around for thousands of years, dating back to ancient Greece, where it was reportedly served to Olympians as a source of energy. Over time, it evolved into countless variations, baked, unbaked, dense, fluffy, you name it. This version, however, leans on the modern convenience of gelatin to create a firm yet creamy texture without ever needing to turn on the oven.
Are you aware that one of the largest cheesecakes ever made weighed over 9,000 pounds. While we’re not making anything that extreme today, this paradise cheesecake will still impress.
Absolutely! While standard cookies work well, you can experiment with chocolate cookies, graham crackers, or even digestive biscuits for a slightly different taste.
The key is in the gelatin. Make sure it’s fully dissolved and evenly mixed into the filling. Also, allow enough time for the cheesecake to set in the fridge.
Yes! You can mix in fruit puree with the filling or add fresh fruit on top before serving. Berries, mango, or passion fruit work particularly well.
If you don’t have gelatin, you can use agar-agar as a substitute. Just follow the package instructions since it sets differently than gelatin.
Yes, but with a caveat. While it’s best enjoyed fresh, you can freeze it for up to a month. Just thaw it in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
If your cheesecake didn’t set, the gelatin may not have been fully dissolved or you may not have given it enough time in the fridge. Double-check these steps for next time you decide to make this cake.
Crush the cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a rolling pin. In a bowl, mix them with the melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a baking pan, ensuring an even layer and set aside.
Crush the cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a rolling pin. In a bowl, mix them with the melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a baking pan, ensuring an even layer and set aside.
In a bowl, mix gelatin with a little whipped cream and beat the rest of the whipped cream. Add in condensed milk and gelatin mixture.
In a bowl, mix gelatin with a little whipped cream and beat the rest of the whipped cream. Add in condensed milk and gelatin mixture.
Pour the creamy filling over the prepared crust, spreading it evenly.
Pour the creamy filling over the prepared crust, spreading it evenly.
Transfer the cheesecake to the fridge and let it set for at least 4 hours. Once fully set, sprinkle the top with more crushed cookies for extra texture. Slice, serve, and watch it disappear!
Transfer the cheesecake to the fridge and let it set for at least 4 hours. Once fully set, sprinkle the top with more crushed cookies for extra texture. Slice, serve, and watch it disappear!