08/06/2026
Hate turning on the oven during the summer heat Here’s some easy no-bake dessert recipes perfect for summer. Swipe through for the recipes.
No Bake Cheesecake with Berry Toppings
Ingredients
Cheesecake
* 25 vanilla wafers
* 3/4 cup roasted, salted almonds
* 4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
* 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
* 1 3/4 cups cold heavy cream
* 1 (0.25-oz.) envelope unflavored gelatin
* 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
* 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
* 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
* 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt
Raspberry Topping
* 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
* 1 Tbsp. light rum
* 2 tsp. lime zest
* 2 cups fresh raspberries
Blackberry Topping
* 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
* 2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh mint
* 1 Tbsp. bourbon
* 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
* 2 cups lightly mashed fresh blackberries
Blueberry Topping
* 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
* 2 tsp. lemon zest
* 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
* 2 cups fresh blueberries
Strawberry Topping
* 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
* 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
* 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Directions
Step 1
Pulse wafers and almonds in a food processor until finely ground, 12 to 14 times. Add butter and 2 tablespoons sugar; pulse until well combined. Press mixture into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Freeze 20 minutes or up to 1 day.
Step 2
Pour cream in a medium saucepan; sprinkle gelatin over top. Let stand 10 minutes. Cook cream mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved, 4 to 6 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.
Step 3
In a clean food processor, process yogurt, cream cheese, vanilla, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar until smooth, about 1 minute. Add cream mixture and process until well combined.
Step 4
Pour filling into crust and smooth with a rubber spatula. Cover pan with plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 6 hours or up to 2 days.
Step 5
To make the berry toppings, toss together each respective topping’s ingredients and then the berries; let macerate, stirring occasionally, until mixture is syrupy, about 20 minutes.
Step 6
When cake pan is ready, run a knife around sides of pan and remove ring. Serve with desired berry top
