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No Bake Margarita Cheesecake Recipe

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If you’re looking for a dessert that’s equal parts fun, festive, and refreshingly delicious, this No Bake Margarita Cheesecake is it! With a creamy lime filling, buttery graham cracker crust, and just the right balance of sweet and tangy, it captures the flavors of a classic margarita in dessert form. The best part? No oven required—just chill, slice, and serve!

An up close photo of a no bake margarita cheesecake with whipped cream.

This recipe has become my go-to for girls night because it feels like a celebration in every bite. It pairs perfectly with chips and queso, laughter, and a round of your favorite drinks. No matter the occasion, this Margarita Cheesecake is guaranteed to impress and refresh!

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a summer get-together, or planning a girls night in, this cheesecake always brings the party. You can easily make it with a splash of tequila and triple sec for that true margarita flavor, or leave out the alcohol for a family-friendly treat that still tastes amazing. The citrusy zest and silky texture make it a standout on any dessert table.

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     How to Make a No Bake Margarita Cheesecake

    1. Begin by combining a brick of cream cheese and a can of sweetened condensed milk. You really are going to need a mixer for this job because you want it to be really smooth. I love using this hand held mixer for so many jobs but I also have this mixer.
    2. To pack it full of lime flavor, we want to add both the juice and the zest.  I used freshly squeezed lime juice, but you can buy lime juice at the grocery store and it works, too. To get the fine zest that you want in the cheesecake use a microplane.  I love the brightness that the bits of zest add to the filling.
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    Making the no bake margarita cheesecake filling.
    1. Next, add a tub of whipped cream.  Be sure to slowly stir it into the filling so that it doesn’t deflate and gives it a lot of volume. See how awesome that filling is! 
    2. Add the creamy filling into a pie crust. I prefer a graham cracker crust with this cheesecake and you can make one homemade.  A store bought crust works well. Plus, I love how the plastic liner can be used for a cover.  Once you have the filling in the crust, let it set up for a couple of hours before cutting into it.
    The creamy no bake cheesecake filling
    Adding the filling to a premade graham cracker crust.
    1. Then depending on how you would like to present it, I added swirls of whipped cream and a sugared lime quarter.
    A finished margarita no bake cheesecake.

    Expert Tips

    • Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature.  Having room temperature cream cheese makes it so much easier to mix it into the other ingredients without any lumps.
    • Use a premade crust if you are looking to save time.  They now have a whole assortment of flavors, so there are a lot of options.
    • Be sure that you fold in the whipped cream gently.  That is what gives the cheesecake it’s volume and so if you stir too much air into it then it will deflate. The whipped topping from the freezer section works amazing but you could also make homemade whipped cream.
    • Don’t forget your flavoring.  In this case we are using lime juice, tequila and orange but no matter what kind of cheesecake you set out to make, the flavoring is super important.  Even some vanilla extract works can make a big difference.
    • Refrigerate the cheesecake before cutting.  It takes a couple of hours for the cheesecake to set up and refrigerating it is important to get a nice slice.

    Storage

    Store leftover margarita cheesecake covered tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days. This pie can also be frozen but know that it may change the texture of the cheesecake.

    A slice of no bake margarita cheesecake.

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    No Bake Margarita Cheesecake Recipe

    Everything you love about a cheesecake and a margarita in a smooth and delicious No Bake Margarita Cheesecake, complete with tequila.
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 352kcal
    5 from 3 votes
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    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
    • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
    • ¼ cup lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon lime zest or the zest of one lime
    • 2 Tablespoons tequila {optional}
    • ¼ teaspoon Cointreau or another orange liqueur – optional
    • 8 ounces whipped topping thawed
    • 1 graham cracker crust premade

    To Serve: Extra Whipped Cream and Lime Slices

    Instructions

    • Take the plastic cover off of premade crust and set aside for later.
    • In a large mixing bowl combine cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk with an electric mixer until smooth.  Once smooth, add lime juice, lime zest, tequila and orange liquor, mix until combined.  Fold in whipped topping until incorporated.  Pour mixture into premade crust and spread into an even layer.  Cover with plastic cover that you saved from crust and refrigerate for at least two hours, or until set.
    • When ready to serve, add swirls of whipped cream and pieces of lime that have been dipped in sugar. Cut into slices and serve.
    • Store your margarita cheesecake leftovers in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Notes

    • Omit the tequila and orange liqueur if you would like to make it nonalcoholic.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 431IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 1mg
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