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A delicious no bake summer dessert, raspberry cheesecake trifle
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5 from 3 votes

Raspberry No-Bake Cheesecake

Elegant and fresh raspberry cheesecake trifle with lime zest. This dessert is great to make ahead, and is layered graham cracker crumble, cheesecake mousse, and fresh raspberries.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: raspberry no-bake cheesecake, raspberry no-bake cheesecake recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 679kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crumble:

  • 1 1/2 cup crushed graham cracker
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 7 Tbs butter melted

Cheesecake Filling:

  • 2 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1 Tbs powdered unflavored gelatin
  • 1 lb cream cheese softened
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbs fresh lime juice

The Rest

  • Raspberries fresh
  • Lime zest fresh

Instructions

  • Combine crushed graham crackers with sugar.
  • Add melted butter and stir until combined.
  • Set aside

Cheesecake Mixture:

  • Whisk unflavored gelatin into hot water, then microwave for 20-30 seconds, and whisk again (should be fully dissolved), set aside.
  • Beat heavy cream until medium peaks form. Set aside.
  • Add cream cheese, sugar, salt, lemon juice to a bowl and beat together until smooth.
  • Add gelatin to whipped cream mixture and fold together with a rubber spatula.
  • Add the cream cheese mixture and mix it all together. Spoon mixture into a zip top bag, or piping bag.
  • In an 8 ounce glass, layer graham cracker crumble, then pipe in cheesecake filling, then raspberries, then cheesecake filling, more graham cracker crumble, more cheesecake, and top with fresh raspberries and lime zest.
  • Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 12 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 679kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 167mg | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 2055IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 1mg