Description
This no-bake Honey Cheesecake is smooth, creamy, and naturally sweetened with luscious honey. Paired with a buttery graham cracker crust and a hint of vanilla, this easy cheesecake recipe is perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 12 honey graham crackers
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
For the Filling:
- 3/4 cup honey (plus more for topping)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 4 tbsp powdered sugar (divided)
- 3 (8-oz) packages cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For Garnish:
- Chopped roasted pecans
- Drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Honey: In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring honey to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until it reaches 180°F on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat, carefully stir in water, and let cool.
- Make the Crust:
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Process graham crackers and brown sugar in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
- Slowly pour in melted butter and pulse until combined.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of the pan using a glass or measuring cup.
- Freeze crust for at least 20 minutes until firm.
- Whip the Cream: In a mixing bowl, beat heavy cream and 2 tbsp powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Make the Filling: In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining 2 tbsp powdered sugar until smooth. Add cooled honey and gently fold in the whipped cream until fully combined.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake filling into the frozen crust, smoothing the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours (overnight is best).
- Garnish & Serve: Before serving, release the cheesecake from the pan, sprinkle with chopped pecans, and drizzle with extra honey. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Substitutions: Use gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg