The Christmas season is all about festivities, right? Why not turn your dessert table into extra special with this No-bake Reindeer Cheesecake? A no-bake vanilla cheesecake with reindeer ornaments will definitely bring a Christmas cheer.

No-Bake Reindeer Cheesecake Recipe at www.chefkimihou.com

What is No-Bake Reindeer Cheesecake?

Usually, cheesecakes are baked. They are said to have a better texture that is smooth and creamy. However, we cannot deny the fact that not everyone is good at baking or owns an oven at home. Yet, almost everyone loves cheesecakes. How it melts in your mouth is just satisfying.

In this connection, no-bake cheesecakes are here to be the answer. There will be no reason for one to have an excuse not to create their all-time favorite. The process of creating is easy and does not require any special skill.

More than that, as the Christmas season is coming, this recipe is just timely and relevant. This will definitely be the darling of the crowd at your dessert table. The looks of it entice kids and even adults. They are attractive and very festive. Waste no more time and indulge yourself in this recipe!

What are the Equipment and Key Ingredients to Prepare?

For the tools that we need in this particular recipe, just prepare the following:

Large bowl
Hand-held or stand mixer
9-inch Springform pan

Whereas, the ingredients that need to be set up are the following:

crushed graham crackers
unsalted butter
3 (8 oz) block cream cheese, full fat
powdered sugar
vanilla extract
heavy cream
chocolate covered pretzels
candy eyes
m&ms

Both tools and ingredients are just a few, easy to prepare, and almost accessible to purchase anywhere you are. Moreover, for the specific measurements of the components, just refer to our recipe card found below. The amount of ingredients basically yields 8 slices of cheesecakes.

Also, if you want to know the time allocation that you need, you will just need 8 minutes of preparation time and 8 hours set time.

How to Make the No-Bake Reindeer Cheesecake?

Basically, the recipe will just entail 6 basic steps and here they are:

Firstly, you crush 4 to 5 graham crackers in a plastic bag. Also, measure out the desired amount and add to melted butter.

Secondly, mix until all crackers are coated with butter then press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

Thirdly, add cream cheese to a large mixing bowl and beat until smooth and add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and blend until smooth.

Fourthly, in a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Then, fold into the cream cheese mixer until all streaks disappear. After that, pour on top of the crust and smooth on the top.

Fifthly, cover with aluminum foil and set in fridge to chill for at least 6 to 8 hours.

Finally, once the cheesecake is set, remove it from the pan. Slice into 8 equal slices and add two chocolate-covered pretzels, 2 candy eyes, and 1 m&m per slice.

Chef’s Notes:

As your chef, I would just like to remind you that only use full-fat cream and cream cheese for the proper consistency for this recipe. Also, no-bake cheesecakes still have a slight wobble, as they don't have anything in them to make them set like baked cheesecakes. Lastly, store in the fridge for a max of 4 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months in an airtight container.