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No Bake Rhubarb Cheesecake

Deliciously Easy No Bake Rhubarb Cheesecake for Spring Bliss

Indulge in this No Bake Rhubarb Cheesecake, a guilt-free dessert perfect for spring gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rhubarb Mixture
  • 2 cups Chopped Rhubarb fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup Honey can be substituted with maple syrup or agave
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh juice preferred
For the Cheesecake Base
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers gluten-free options available
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter can substitute with coconut oil
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese use block cream cheese
  • 1 cup Whipping Cream at least 33% fat
  • 1/2 cup Icing (Powdered) Sugar adjust amount for sweetness
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest optional but recommended
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract clear vanilla adds a nice touch
For the Topping
  • 1 tbsp Gelatin unflavored
  • 1/4 cup Boiling Water

Equipment

  • 9 or 10-inch springform pan
  • Food Processor
  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the pan by lining with parchment paper and spraying with non-stick spray.
  2. Make the crust by pulsing graham crackers, mixing with melted butter, and pressing into the pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Cook rhubarb, honey, and water in a saucepan until tender (15-20 minutes).
  4. Blend cooled rhubarb mixture with lemon juice until smooth.
  5. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add whipping cream and mix until stiff peaks form.
  6. Fold in icing sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla into the cream cheese mixture.
  7. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth it out.
  8. Prepare the rhubarb topping by dissolving gelatin in boiling water and mixing with the rhubarb puree.
  9. Spread the rhubarb topping over the cheesecake and chill for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slicesCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Cream cheese should be at room temperature for a smoother filling. Whipping cream should reach stiff peaks. Allow cheesecake to chill for the best flavor and texture.

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