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    Home » Recipes » Cakes

    No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

    Published: Aug 26, 2021 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 8 Comments

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    This no bake pumpkin cheesecake is made with crisp ginger nuts biscuits crust and extra creamy and smooth filling, flavoured with pumpkin and aromatic spices. Made with only a handful of ingredients, this is a perfect treat for this autumn season!

    It's a quick and easy recipe, perfect to be made well in advance and ahead of time. The cheesecake also freezes really well and can be stored frozen for up to three months.

    straight ahead angle of a no bake pumpkin cheesecake on a small cake stand with couple of pieces cut out
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    If you love pumpkin, then I guarantee this cheesecake will become one of your favourite recipes of this season, especially during October and November, months dominated by pumpkin! It will make a great and easy dessert for any type of gathering, including Halloween and thanksgiving.

    What I love the most about this no bake cheesecake, is it's flavour and texture. The filling is rich, but not too sweet or too heavy. If anything, thanks to the whipped cream, it makes it fluffy and almost mousse-like!

    This recipe is similar to my Strawberry and White Chocolate Cheesecake. But there is a slightly different way of folding and mixing the ingredients in this recipe.

    Pumpkin puree is naturally a very moist and a wet ingredient, therefore we need to make sure that the cheesecake filling is sturdy enough to set properly. That is why, in this recipe, we are whipping the cream into stiff peaks, before gently folding it to the rest of the ingredients.

    Ingredients

    You will need two sets of ingredients to make this easy pumpkin cheesecake recipe:

    • top view of the ingredients for the cheesecake crust
    • overhead shot of the ingredients for pumpkin cheesecake
    1. Cheesecake crust/ base: To make the buttery base you will need ginger nuts biscuits (or ginger snap biscuits), unsalted butter, ground cinnamon and ground ginger.
    2. The filling: This consists of double cream (or heavy whipping cream), full fat cream cheese, canned pumpkin puree, icing (powdered) sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon and ground allspice (or pumpkin spice/ pumpkin pie spice).

    Optional ingredients include whipped cream and salted caramel, to serve this cheesecake with.

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Start by preparing the ginger snap crust. Crush the biscuits into crumbs using food processor (you can also place them in a plastic bag and use rolling pin to do this). Add the rest of the ingredients and mix them to combine.

    • overhead view of a glass bowl with biscuits crumbs
    • top view close up of a round baking pan with biscuit crust inside

    Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom and the sides of the springform pan to pack it tightly. The tighter it is packed, the less likely it will fall apart when slicing the cheesecake.

    Hint: Use the bottom of a measuring cup or heavier glass to press the crust firmly into the pan.

    Place the cheesecake crust in the freezer, while you prepare the filling. This will make it firmer and more sturdy, as well as it will reduce the chance of the crust falling apart as you slice it.

    • overhead shot of a bowl with whipped cream
    • overhead shot of a bowl with the whipped cream being added to the cheesecake filling

    Next, make the filling. First, whip cream until it forms stiff peaks. Be careful not to over-beat it. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Set aside and prepare the cream cheese mixture.

    Hint: It is very important to make sure the cram is whipped to stiff peaks. Otherwise, the cheesecake will not set properly.

    Whip cream cheese with an electric mixer until it is really soft and fluffy. Add pumpkin puree and both sugars, followed by vanilla, spices and salt. Keep mixing until off the ingredients are well combined and you have smooth, lump-free batter.

    Hint: Make sure to scrape the bottom and the sides of the mixing bowl with a rubber spatula after each addition.

    • top view of a filling for no bake pumpkin cheesecake
    • top view of a round baking tin with pumpkin cheesecake inside and small offset spatula on tiop

    Lastly, gently fold in the whipped cream into the mixture. Pour the filling on top of the chilled crust and smooth the top with palette knife, spatula or back of the spoon.

    Substitutions

    Make it gluten free - This no bake pumpkin cheesecake can be easily made gluten-free. Canned pumpkin puree is naturally gluten free, and so is the rest of the ingredients in the filling. To make the base gluten free, simply replace the ginger nuts biscuits with their gluten free version.

    Try it vegan - Although I haven't try making vegan version of this recipe, I found this Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake from Paleo Running Momma, which could be a great alternative.

    Variations

    Here are few suggestions on how you can serve this cheesecake and how you can make different versions of it:

    • Serve it with a whipped cream on top and a drizzle of salted caramel sauce.
    • Replace the crust by any type of sweet biscuits - If ginger nuts are not something you want to use, you can try digestive biscuits (as used in my Raspberry Cheesecake Bars), graham cracker, BelVita, Hobnobs or even Oreos (check out my Raspberry Ripple Cheesecake, which is made with Oreo crust).
    • Make the mini-version - Rather than making one cheesecake, you can turn this recipe into 24 mini cheesecakes. Here's the link to my Mini Cheesecakes recipe, where you can find the instructions.
    • Serve it in a jar - you can also half the recipe and serve it layered in small jars.
    45 degree angle super close up at a single slice of pumpkin cheesecake drizzled with salted caramel

    Equipment

    If you want to make this recipe, ideally you will need a springform pan or loose-bottom cake tin. These types of pans make it much easier to slice the cheesecake and to release it from the tin.

    I tested this recipe in the 23cm springform tin as well as 23cm loose-bottom one. If you are using loose-bottom pan, do not spread the crust onto the sides of the rim. Alternatively, you can also use deep pie dish or 9" (23cm) square baking tin.

    Although it is possible to make this recipe start-to-finish by hand, having an electric mixer of a freestanding mixer with the whisk attachment will ensure the super-smooth and lump-free filling.

    side angle close up at a slice of pumpkin cheesecake being lifted on a cake lifter

    Storage

    Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. The crust will become softer with time, but it will still taste delicious.

    You can also freeze this no bake cheesecake for up to 3 months. To do so, wrap it in plastic foil, then into some kitchen/ aluminium foil and transfer into the freezer.

    Thaw it in the fridge overnight.

    Make ahead

    As mentioned before, this is a perfect recipe to make ahead of time! In fact, the longer in advance you make this cheesecake, and the longer it sits in the fridge, the better chance it will have to set properly!

    You can also make the crust in advance, then store it in the fridge for up to two days.

    straight ahead super close up at a single slice of pumpkin cheesecake drizzled with caramel sauce

    Top tip

    Make sure that the cheesecake ingredients are at room temperature (apart from heavy cream/ double cream). Remove the cream cheese from the fridge about an hour before making the recipe.

    Remember to allow this cheesecake to sit in the fridge for at least 8 hours, or ideally overnight. It needs time to set properly!

    straight ahead close up at no bake pumpkin cheesecake on a small cake stand

    If you tried this No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake or any other of my recipes, feel free to leave me a comment and a rating below. I love hearing from you!

    To pin this recipe and save it for later, use the button on the recipe card or on any of the photos above.

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    5 from 22 votes

    No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

    Incredibly easy and quick to make pumpkin cheesecake
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    Plus chilling8 hrs
    Total Time8 hrs 20 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: British
    Keyword: no bake pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin cheesecake,
    Servings: 10 people
    Calories: 444kcal
    Author: Anna Wierzbinska

    Equipment

    • 23 cm round springform or loose-bottom cake tin
    • electric mixer
    • mixing bowl x 2

    Ingredients

    For the crust:

    • 220 g ginger biscuits crushed into crumbs
    • 100 g unsalted butter melted
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

    For the filling:

    • 200 ml double cream
    • 480 g full-fat soft cheese I use Philadelphia
    • 200 g pumpkin puree
    • 50 g icing sugar
    • 50 g soft light brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 ½ teaspoon allspice
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    Metric - US Customary
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    Instructions

    • Make the crust by combining all of the crust ingredients in a large bowl. Transfer the mixture into prepared cake tin and press it firmly towards the bottom and the sides of the tin. Place it in the fridge, while you prepare the filling.
    • Place the double cream into a medium bowl, and using an electric mixer, whip it on medium speed until it forms stiff peaks (about 2-3 minutes). Set aside.
    • Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Scrape the bottom and the sides of the bowl with spatula. Add pumpkin puree, icing sugar, soft light brown sugar and vanilla and mix it again to combine, scraping the bottom and the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the spices and salt and stir again until you have smooth batter with no lumps remaining.
    • Add whipped cream to the mixture, and fold it using spatula. Make sure all ingredients are well combined. Remove the crust from the fridge.
    • Pour the filling on top of the crust and smooth it out using small palette knife or the back of the spoon. Cover the cheesecake with kitchen foil and place it in the fridge for at least 8 hours, or an overnight, allowing it to set properly.
    • Use a large, sharp knife to loosen the chilled cheesecake from the sides of the springform pan, then remove the rim. Slice & enjoy!

    Please note that all my recipes are developed and tested in metric grams. I recommend that you use digital scales for a more accurate results. I have provided a conversion to US customary in the recipe but please note that I haven’t tested using this method.

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    Notes

    • You can use any type of sweet biscuits to make the cheesecake crust / base. Instead of ginger biscuits, you can use digestives, graham crackers, BelVita, Hobnobs, shortbread or Oreos.
    • The cheesecake can be made up to two days in advance. The longer it has in the fridge, the more set it will be. You can also prepare the crust/ base in advance and store it in the fridge for 1-2 days.
    • To freeze, wrap the chilled cheesecake in clingfilm and kitchen foil, then place in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight.
    • Canned pumpkin puree works best in this recipe. Please note that I have not tested this recipe with homemade pumpkin puree.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 130g | Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 4304IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg
    Did you make this?Tell me how you like it? Leave a comment or take a picture and tag @anna_wierzbinska on Instagram. I love seeing your take on my recipes!

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    Comments

    1. Karen

      October 12, 2022 at 2:43 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious! The crust was my favorite part. I followed the directions exactly as directed and it turned out perfect

      Reply
      • Anna

        October 12, 2022 at 4:36 pm

        Thanks Karen, really glad to hear that you enjoyed the recipe!

        Reply
    2. Toni

      September 07, 2021 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      Everyone at my house was impressed with this cheesecake! So yummy!

      Reply
      • Anna

        September 09, 2021 at 10:57 am

        Thanks Toni, so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed this cheesecake!

        Reply
    3. Emily Flint

      September 06, 2021 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      Pumpkin, cheesecake, and no-bake?? How could I possibly resist???

      Reply
      • Anna

        September 09, 2021 at 10:58 am

        Hah, thanks Emily, it's so yummy, I made it twice last week due to popular demand!

        Reply
    4. Kayla DiMaggio

      September 06, 2021 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      Loving this no bake pumpkin cheesecake! It was so delicious!

      Reply
      • Anna

        September 07, 2021 at 9:59 am

        Thanks so much Kayla, I'm super pleased to hear that you enjoyed it!

        Reply

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