Easy Vanilla No Bake Cheesecake
A no bake vanilla wafer crust is topped with a simple and delicious no bake vanilla cheesecake filling for the ultimate no bake cheesecake that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Vanilla Wafer Crust
- 2 ¼ cups vanilla wafer cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup brown sugar {lightly packed}
- ⅓ cup butter {melted}
Vanilla Cheesecake Filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese {softened}
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 8 ounces whipped topping
- 1 ½ teapsoons vanilla bean paste
Toppings
- 4 ounces whipped topping
- 1 cup fresh fruit
Instructions
Vanilla Wafer Crust
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Pulse the vanilla wafers into a fine crumb using a food processor or blender. {If you don't have a food processor or blender then add cookies to a zipper bag and crush with a rolling pin} Mix together vanilla wafer crumbs, brown sugar and melted butter, stir until crumbs are completely coated. Pour crumbs into a lightly greased 9" spring form pan and press into the bottom and partially up the sides of pan. Refrigerate the crust until the filling is prepared.
Vanilla Cheesecake Filling
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In a mixing bowl, beat {using a hand held or stand mixer} cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk and continue to mix until combined and smooth. Finally, add whipped topping and vanilla bean paste to mixture and gently mix {fold in using a rubber spatula}. Add cheesecake mixture into prepared vanilla wafer crust, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
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To serve, add whipped topping to a piping bag with a star tip {or a zipper bag} and pipe the whipped topping around the edge of the cheesecake. Go back and place fresh fruit {or whatever filling you choose} around the edge of the cheesecake. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator covered tightly for 3-4 days.