Looking for gluten free cheesecake? This no-bake recipe is super easy to make, and you can customize the crust and/or topping.
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Gluten free no-bake cheesecake is unbelievably easy to make. Whether you choose to make your own crust or buy one pre-made, you’ll have this dessert ready in no time!
See the recipe card below for my recommendations on crusts.
Gluten free no bake cheesecake is perfect for any holiday or get together! Use cherries or strawberries for the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert to share with that special someone.
Substitute fresh berries for a light summer treat. The possibilities are endless and the results will satisfy every time you make it!
This recipe is simple enough to whip up in just a few minutes, but definitely doesn’t taste that way.

Gluten Free No=Bake Cheesecake
Looking for gluten free cheesecake? This no-bake recipe is super easy to make, and you can customize the crust and/or topping.
Ingredients
- Gluten Free (I use Mi-Del, see notes)
- 12 oz (1.5 {8 oz} packages) full fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup full fat sour cream
- 1 cup Cool Whip
- 1 cup pie filling (I used strawberry for the one pictured)
- Fresh fruit and/or chocolate for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese with a mixer for 2 minutes (I used a KitchenAid with the whisk attachment). Scrape sides with spatula.
- Add sugar and whip another 2 minutes. Scrape bowl with spatula.
- Add lemon juice, vanilla, and sour cream. Beat about a minute until smooth and thoroughly mixed, scraping bowl with spatula if needed.
- Gently fold in cool whip with spatula.
- Spoon mixture into pie crust and smooth.
- Spread pie filling over the top, leaving about 1" around the edges for the cheesecake layer to show.
- Refrigerate overnight, garnish with toppings if you want, slice, and serve!
Notes
This recipe is easy to customize using different flavor crust/pie filling. Here are a few ideas:
- Black Forest: use a chocolate graham crust + cherry pie filling
- Lemon Gingersnap: gingersnap crust + lemon curd or pie filling
- Strawberries and Cream: regular graham crust + strawberry pie filling and extra whipped cream
I always use Mi-Del prepared gluten free pie crusts because they have an authentic taste and texture. You can purchase these in many stores, on Amazon, and on Thrive Market (it's least expensive in-store or via Thrive Market)
Feel free to make your own graham crust if you want. Here are a few recipes I recommend:
Gluten Free Graham Cracker Crust without the Grahams from Gluten Free Palate
Traditional Gluten Free Graham Crust from What the Fork Food Blog
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 345Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 202mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 1gSugar: 24gProtein: 4g
13 Comments
Strength and Sunshine
February 11, 2016 at 11:25 amHow fun! Love that cookie crust!
Raia Torn (@RaiaTorn)
February 11, 2016 at 1:30 pmI just realized lately that I like cheesecake, and with that crust it sounds delicious!
LifeAfterWheat
February 11, 2016 at 2:20 pmI LOVE cheesecake! This is a great one, easy to make but the flavors are perfect!
Raia Torn (@RaiaTorn)
February 16, 2016 at 9:50 pmThank you so much for sharing this with us at Savoring Saturdays, Celeste! 🙂 Hope to see you back again this weekend. 🙂
Allergy Awesomeness
February 11, 2016 at 1:46 pmWhere did you find that crust? That sounds so good!
LifeAfterWheat
February 11, 2016 at 2:21 pmThere’s a link in the ingredients section to Amazon. Some grocery stores/health food stores sell them also but I’ve found it’s hit and miss. They have several flavors though and they’re delicious!
Amanda | My Gluten-Free Miami
February 11, 2016 at 2:15 pmI didn’t know they made a cookie crust! Looks delicious!
LifeAfterWheat
February 11, 2016 at 2:22 pmThe crusts are great Amanda! We love making cheesecake with their Gingersnap crust, too 🙂
flippindelicious
February 12, 2016 at 5:23 pmOH yes please! I love the chocolate crust. But really, any thing with “cheesecake” in the title steals my heart!
LifeAfterWheat
February 12, 2016 at 10:17 pmThat’s exactly how I am, anything cheesecake is a win for me!
Espirational
February 14, 2016 at 1:17 pmLove Cheesecake! Looks good!
LifeAfterWheat
February 15, 2016 at 3:02 pmThanks, it’s such a yummy dessert!
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