No Bake Nanaimo Bar Cheesecake Recipe + VIDEO (2024)

FAQs

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.

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.

Chilling the Cheesecake

But given time to chill all the way down to 40°F (4°C), which takes about six hours, the filling becomes firm and dense, much more like a "real" cheesecake and far easier to slice.

Runny Cheesecake mixtures

Sometimes, you can simply over whisk, or under whisk a mixture. I cannot explain the differences, as it can vary as to why! You need to make sure when whisking a no-bake cheesecake mixture that you keep an eye on the mixture constantly so you can see when it thickens up!

Use Gelatin: Dissolving gelatin in a small amount of warm water and then mixing it into the filling can help stabilize and thicken it. This method is particularly useful if you're making a no-bake cheesecake.

If the cheesecake looks nearly set and only a small circle in the center jiggles slightly, it's done. You might worry a runny middle means raw cheesecake, but it's totally safe and normal. The center will firm up as it cools on a cooling rack, resulting in the smooth surface you want.

You can cover the crust with plastic wrap or foil as well. Keep the cheesecake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Occasionally, the cheesecake filling can penetrate into the biscuit base causing it to go 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.

Overmixing may lead to cracks and a grainy texture

With a batter mainly composed of cream cheese, sugar, and egg yolks, you can quickly form cracks in your cheesecake with the excess air that comes from overmixing (via Cheesecakes World).

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.

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.

After the chill time, if your cheesecake still isn't firm enough, you can freeze it to help it set up. Be careful not to freeze it too long unwrapped though; it can cause the texture to become gritty.

What Can I Substitute For Heavy Cream? You can combine whole milk with butter or margarine, mix half-and-half with melted butter, or go dairy-free with olive oil and soy milk. Cornstarch and milk make a low-fat alternative, while milk and Greek yogurt add much more richness to the recipe!

Why Didn't My No-Bake Cookies Set? Likely, you didn't boil the mixture long enough.

Cream cheese and whipped cream will not form a thick enough texture on their own to mimic a firm cheesecake. Your solution is to put gelatin into your mix for that firmer texture. The texture you have in the picture is how a no bake cheesecake will look. They are going to be soft like this.

No, do not use the freezer to set the cheesecake, as this will result in a less attractive texture and the filling will not slice properly.