Today is National Cheesecake Day! At least according to the Kraft people – who may or may not have a vested interest in such a day. But any excuse for a cheesecake, I say! Especially a no-bake easy to make version.
People often think that dessert is the first thing to go for those who are watching carbs, calories or otherwise eating healthy. The old “if it is fun, tasty, or pleasurable then it must be bad for you” theory. Not true. The occasional indulgence in a truly decadent dessert will not hurt if you fill your plate with healthy food the rest of the time. Nor is it true that desserts are to be ignored on a regular basis. Some decadent looking desserts use ingredients that have reduced carbs, calories or whatever else you are watching. Some desserts are healthy on their own and others bring a spark of taste that makes a meal complete. Didn’t know the dessert issue was so complex, did you?
Here is a cheesecake dessert that is not complex. Very simple with three ingredients. A blank slate for whatever garnish you choose. Or not. You can put it into a graham cracker crust. Or not. You can see I chose the chocolate garnish, no crust option. I like to divide this cheesecake into ramekins shown because they come with lids and I can save half the dessert for another meal very easily. Dividing it into individual containers also provides automatic portion control. The chocolate garnish is simply a Dove Dark or Hershey’s Dark Bliss shaved with a sharp knife over the top of the cheesecake. This dessert does need to be made a couple of hours ahead of time, but it is quick and easy.
If you’d like another basic cheesecake take a look at this Crockpot Cheesecake.Happy Cheesecake Day!
This recipe was featured on Chatty Chics and Petite Hermine.
- 1 8 ounce package of cream cheese
- 1½ cups milk
- 1 package sugar free pudding mix, cheesecake or vanilla flavor
- 1 ready made graham cracker crust OR make graham cracker crust using favorite recipe -- optional
- Garnish, as chocolate, fresh strawberries or raspberries -- optional
- Whip cream cheese in medium mixing bowl with mixer until there are no lumps.
- Add milk, about a quarter cup at a time, and beat until milk is incorporated. Mixture will be liquid.
- Add pudding and beat until mixture begins to thicken well.
- Turn into crust or serving container and chill until firm, about two hours.
- Garnish before serving.
- Makes 6 servings. Approximately 9 carbs per serving.
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Kelley says
This looks great! Im sad I didnt know about national cheesecake day 🙁 I would have celebrated for sure!
Ps.. thanks for linking up! Im sharing this on twitter and facebook today!
Melody of ChattyChics.com says
Oh wow! This sounds delish! I’ll be featuring it on Wild Wednesday! Thanks for linking up!
Taylor @ Goings on in Texas says
Now this is my kind of cheesecake! 🙂 I love how simple this recipe is!
I would love for you to share this over at my “Unveil Your Genius” link party!
http://taylornorris.blogspot.com/2012/03/unveil-your-genius-link-party_15.html
Happy Monday!
Miz Helen says
Hi Charlene,
This is such an easy and tasty Cheesecake, a great dessert. Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Miz Helen
Laura at Corner House says
Looks so good. I pinned it.
Pinky says
Thanks, Charlene, ths is MY kind of baking….not baking:):) I came over from Foodie Friday. XO, Pinky
Audrey says
This looks so good! I can’t wait to make it!
trisha says
How awesome, cheesecake is delish and this no bake version is something I would definitely try! Thanks for linking to tea party Tuesday.
Sue @ Cakeballs, cookies and more says
oh nothing better than a no bake treat!
Princess Kate says
Sounds delicious. I’m definitely going to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Heather {the lovely cupboard} says
oh my…i am salivating over this.
thanks for stopping by “my place” today:)