No-Bake EGGNOG Cheesecake Recipe - Perfect for Entertaining! - MomDot (2024)

This no-bake Eggnog Cheesecake recipe uses vanilla pudding, cream cheese, eggnog, and whipped topping to make a light and fluffy cheesecake that is ready SUPER fast! It’s our go-to for holiday entertaining and when we need to bring a dessert to a gathering!

We usually make this dessert either for Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve. With a delicious familiar eggnog taste and no-bake, we’ll show you how to make this eggnog cheesecake recipe so you can go from cooking to eating in no time!

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No-Bake Eggnog Cheesecake

This season while you are busy popping things in the oven, there is a way to get a delicious, creamy and delightful Eggnog Cheesecake on the table, no-bake style.

If you have never had a No Bake Eggnog Cheesecake, you are going to be wowed by this restaurant-quality dessert with almost no work and zero oven time. If you can mix (or turn on a mixer), you’ve got this.

If you love desserts as much as I do, you must also add this Christmas Crack recipe to your list this season.

5 pounds this Christmas, HERE. I. COME.

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No-Bake Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe

  • 1 pkg (3.4 oz) INSTANT Vanilla PuddingNo-Bake EGGNOG Cheesecake Recipe - Perfect for Entertaining! - MomDot (3)
  • 2 bars of Cream CheeseNo-Bake EGGNOG Cheesecake Recipe - Perfect for Entertaining! - MomDot (4) (16oz)
  • 1 1/2 cup eggnogNo-Bake EGGNOG Cheesecake Recipe - Perfect for Entertaining! - MomDot (5)
  • 1 graham cracker or chocolate cracker no-bake crust
  • Pinch of cinnamonNo-Bake EGGNOG Cheesecake Recipe - Perfect for Entertaining! - MomDot (6)
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 cup whipped topping (Do not use cream. Use the kind that goes in the freezer but needs to be thawed before using.)
  • MixerNo-Bake EGGNOG Cheesecake Recipe - Perfect for Entertaining! - MomDot (7) (see the ones I like below)

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How to Make a No-Bake Eggnog Cheesecake

To get started on this recipe, you have to make your pudding. Mix it up according to the directions on the box.

Now add your eggnog to the pudding and beat on low until they’re well mixed about 3-4 minutes.

Add whipped topping and cream cheese.

Mix until complete mixed, this took a little bit of time – about 8 minutes.

Add a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg to make sure the eggnog flavor comes through.

Your mixture should be thick and stick to the spoon or whisk when it’s done mixing.

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Layer your mixture into the crust.

Put your cheesecake in the fridge for 2-3 hours to set completely.

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No-Bake Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe

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With a delicious familiar eggnog taste and no time in the kitchen at all, this simple dessert is perfect for entertaining at your home or someone else's!

  • 1 pkg (3.4 oz INSTANT Vanilla Pudding)
  • 2 16 oz bars of cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups eggnog
  • 1 graham cracker or chocolate cracker no-bake crust
  • pinch of cinnamon (pinch of nutmeg)
  • 1 cup whipped topping ((The kind that is frozen and has to be thawed before using.))
  • Mixer
  1. First, make the vanilla pudding according to the directions on the package.

  2. Add the eggnog to the pudding and beat on low until the mixture is complete, approximately3-4 minutes.

  3. Add whipped topping and cream cheese.
  4. Mix until completely mixed – about 8 minutes.

  5. Add the pinch of cinnamon and pinch of nutmeg.

  6. Your mixture should be thick and stick to the spoon when it’s done mixing.
  7. Layer the mixture into the crust.

  8. Put the cheesecake in the fridge for 2-3 hours until it's completely set.

**Want to change the flavor? Try white chocolate instead of vanilla pudding!

How To Make Mini Eggnog Cheesecakes

You could also easily make this recipe into mini eggnog cheesecakes or serve it in a mason jar as I did with the Strawberry Pretzel Dessert!

To turn them into mini eggnog cheesecakes, simply buy mini cheesecake crust cups and divide the filling between them.

You can also use silicone muffin liners. Put the liners into a muffin tin and press a graham cracker crust mixture in the bottom of each muffin liner. Top with the cheesecake filling, but only about an inch deep.

Once they’re cooled and completely set you can remove the silicone liners from the muffin tins and then pull them away from the finished mini cheesecakes for serving.

Because I purchased at Save-A-Lot, the ingredients were very wallet-friendly making each cheesecake I made cheaper than buying one premade – with the fresh flavor of homemade!

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FAQs:

Q: Can I use a different crust for this no-bake cheesecake?

A: Oh yes. You typically won’t find anything aside from the chocolate and graham crusts at the store. However, you can easily make your own crust by mixing about 1 1/2 cups of any sweet cookie or cracker with 1/4 cup sugar (if needed) and 1/3 cup of melted butter. Press the mixture in the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish then proceed.

Our favorite alternative crusts for this no-bake eggnog cheesecake are:

  • Gingersnap
  • Animal cookies
  • Chocolate chip cookies

Q: Can I use a different pudding in this no-bake eggnog cheesecake?

A: Yes, but not all flavors of pudding go well with the flavor of eggnog. We’ve used vanilla, tapioca, and white chocolate. Still, our favorite is vanilla.

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FAQs

Why is my no bake cheesecake base soggy? ›

I'd say it's too much liquid in the cheesecake batter and it didn't set fast enough and the liquid and moisture got into the base. Baking the base would help, but I guess if you need to bake it then there's no point to make a no bake cheesecake. Buiscuits, butter and a bit of cocoa powder for the base.

How do you thicken a no bake cheesecake filling? ›

Sometimes, a no-bake cheesecake filling can turn “soupy” in texture. Don't worry, we can rescue it! If your cheesecake filling goes soupy in texture, don't worry—you can fix it! Just add a little gelatin to the mix, and it will set up in the fridge just fine.

How do you make a no bake cheesecake set faster? ›

Yes, you can freeze a no-bake cheesecake to hasten its setting time. However, you should only keep it in the freezer for approximately an hour since if you keep it there for too long, it might freeze solid.

Is baked or no bake cheesecake better? ›

The key difference between baked and no-bake cheesecakes is the former's superior texture. Baked cheesecakes have a dense, fluffy, moist and smooth texture, which is not possible with the recipe for no-bake cheesecake.

Why is my no-bake cheesecake not firm? ›

The primary reason a no-bake cheesecake is too runny or doesn't set up properly is generally the temperature of the ingredients. If your cream cheese is too warm, the mixture will be too soft and will never set up properly.

Can you over mix no-bake cheesecake? ›

Mixing the filling for longer than the recipe says.

I once tried mixing my filling in the food processor after chilling the crust — because, hey, I had it out to make the crust anyway, so I thought it would make mixing even easier. To my regret, I found a super-soft cheesecake waiting the next day as a result.

Why put cornstarch in cheesecake? ›

Flour or cornstarch is sometimes included in cheesecake recipes to preventing cracks. If you find that you always have problems with cracking and your cheesecake recipe does not call for any flour or cornstarch, it's ok to experiment and add some cornstarch (one to two tablespoons) to the batter when you add the sugar.

How do you keep a no-bake cheesecake from sticking to the tin? ›

You can line your tin with parchment paper or an acetate strip to make them easier to get out – but that is up to you! I find using a springform tin is MUCH better because it automatically makes it easier to get the cheesecake out of the tin – but the bases of these tins can be a little annoying.

Can you put a no-bake cheesecake in the freezer to speed up the process? ›

I don't recommend freezing no-bake cheesecake to set it—you really need to use the refrigerator for that step. And trust me, it's worth the wait. However, you can freeze the cheesecake to enjoy at a later time.

How long can a no-bake cheesecake sit out? ›

No-bake cheesecake must be refrigerated when it is first made to allow it to set properly. It also requires refrigerating for storage and should not sit out longer than two hours for serving. Any leftovers should also be refrigerated.

Can you eat a no-bake cheesecake straight away? ›

No-bake cheesecakes may not need an oven, but they do need a refrigerator and several hours to chill before serving. When the filling is still above 50°F (10°C), it's soft, loose, and airy, something like a mousse, with a crust that crumbles a bit more readily.

Can you eat Philadelphia no-bake cheesecake filling? ›

Yes, Philadelphia makes a 24-ounce tub of pre-made cheesecake filling that you can use directly from the fridge—no baking necessary. The tub has everything you want from the sugary, sweet, cream cheese filling of a cheesecake, and it's ready to serve as-is.

How do you keep a cheesecake base from getting soggy? ›

Tip: To get more crispness in the cheesecake base, brush some lightly beaten egg white over the surface of the biscuit layer before you bake it. The egg wash will form a layer between the cheesecake base and filling, and this will help to reduce the amount of moisture penetrating the biscuit base.

How to fix soggy bottom cake? ›

Once your cake is out of the oven, turn it over onto a cooling rack, remove the pan, and let it cool there instead of in the pan. Otherwise, the bottom will get soggy.

Why does my cheesecake feel wet? ›

Liquid can also come out of a cheesecake if it is overbaked as the proteins in the cream cheese mixture start to tighten too much and squeeze out the water. The cheesecake should still be quite jiggly when it comes out of the oven, even though it will have risen and formed a crust on the surface.

Why did my cheesecake base not set? ›

Incorrect Oven Temperature

It is essential to ensure that your oven is set to the right temperature before placing your cheesecake. If your oven is too hot, the cheesecake will overcook and crack. On the other hand, if it's too low, it will not be set correctly.

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