Oh yes 😍 — a no-bake cheesecake with a glossy jam topping is creamy, dreamy, and ridiculously easy. Perfect for when you want dessert without turning on the oven.
Here’s a foolproof recipe:
🍰 No-Bake Cheesecake with Jam Topping
🥧 Ingredients
Crust
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 tbsp sugar
Cheesecake Filling
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16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
Jam Topping
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½ cup your favorite jam (strawberry, raspberry, blueberry…)
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1–2 tsp lemon juice (optional, for shine)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Prep crust
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Mix crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
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Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
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Chill in the fridge while making the filling.
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Make filling
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Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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Fold in whipped cream gently until fluffy.
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Assemble cheesecake
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Spread filling over chilled crust evenly.
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Smooth the top with a spatula.
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Chill at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
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Add jam topping
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Warm jam slightly so it spreads easily (optional: mix with lemon juice).
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Spoon over the cheesecake, smoothing with a spatula.
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Chill 10–15 minutes before serving to set.
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🍓 Optional Garnishes
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Fresh berries
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Mint leaves
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Crushed nuts
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White or dark chocolate shavings
🧠 Pro Tips
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Make sure cream cheese is room temperature for smooth filling.
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Whip cream separately — don’t overmix when folding in.
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Jam can be lightly heated to create a shiny, pourable topping.
If you want, I can give a mini version in jars, vegan version, or extra-creamy version with cream cheese + mascarpone combo — all totally no-bake.