No bake huckleberry cheesecake with Philadelphia cream cheese—does it work?

Absolutely. Philadelphia cream cheese offers a smooth, tangy base that holds up beautifully. It’s the preferred brand for this recipe.

What’s the best huckleberry cheesecake recipe twist?

Adding lemon zest to the filling and a touch of almond extract to the crust adds subtle complexity. Or try folding some compote directly into the filling for a ripple effect.

Can I turn this into huckleberry cheesecake ice cream?

Yes! Fold crushed graham crackers and chilled compote into softened vanilla ice cream or use the no-bake filling as a base in an ice cream maker.

Is this recipe beginner-friendly?

Yes, it’s ideal for beginners. If you can stir and chill, you can master this. For more no-fail inspiration, these blackberry cheesecake brownies are another great entry point.

No Bake Huckleberry Cheesecake: Creamy, Easy & Bursting with Berry Flavor

Description

A creamy no bake huckleberry cheesecake made with a graham cracker crust, silky cream cheese filling, and a vibrant wild huckleberry topping.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

5 tbsp melted butter

2 tbsp sugar

For the Filling:

16 oz cream cheese, softened

½ cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup heavy whipping cream

For the Huckleberry Topping:

1 ½ cups fresh or frozen huckleberries

¼ cup sugar

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and butter. Press into a springform pan and chill.

2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

3. Whip cream to soft peaks. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.

4. Spread filling over crust. Cover and chill for 6–8 hours.

5. Cook huckleberries with sugar and lemon juice for 5–7 minutes.

6. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thick. Cool completely.

7. Spoon topping over chilled cheesecake before serving.

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.

Let cheesecake set overnight for clean slices.

Mini cheesecakes set faster and are great for parties.

Topping can be made 3 days in advance and refrigerated.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 415
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 31g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 95mg