One of my favorite indulgences is cheesecake, but I don’t always have time to make the traditional version. Especially in the summer months, I want something cold and easy to make to satisfy my sweet tooth, and our Frozen Cheesecake Freezer Meal Recipe is exactly that. It’s everything you’d want in a cheesecake – creamy filling, crunchy crust, and the perfect amount of sweetness. It’s the ideal end-of-day treat for any day of the week.
With our Frozen Cheesecake, there is no need to turn on the oven. Just form the crust, mix the ingredients for the filling, pour it in, and pop the assembled into the freezer. After a couple of hours, the cheesecake will be set and ready for you to enjoy. It’s the perfect dessert to have on hand, and its make-ahead nature means no more scrambling for last-minute dessert ideas.
Ready to get started? Let’s turn dessert time into the best part of the day!
Why You’ll Love this Frozen Cheesecake Recipe
- No-bake: This is the perfect recipe for a hot summer day. No need to turn on the oven – just mix and pop in the freezer!
- Easy to Prepare: Simple ingredients and straightforward, simple steps make this easy for anyone to prepare.
- Comfort Food: Provides a comforting, indulgent treat without the fuss.
Frozen Cheesecake Freezer Meal Recipe
Especially in the summer months, I want something cold and easy to make to satisfy my sweet tooth, and our Frozen Cheesecake Freezer Meal Recipe is exactly that. It’s everything you’d want in a cheesecake – creamy filling, crunchy crust, and the perfect amount of sweetness. It’s the ideal end-of-day treat for any day of the week.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
1 gallon freezer bag
1 Bread pan
1 Stand mixer
Aluminum foil
Crust: - 1/2 cup Crushed graham crackers around 4 full crackers
- 1/2 cup Pretzels crushed
- 6 tbsp Butter melted
Filling: - 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 cup Cool whip
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:- Carmel sauce
- Strawberry sauce
- White chocolate chips
Directions:Label a greased bread pan, according to your preferred method.
Mix crust ingredients and press into the bread pan. Place in the freezer to firm up.
Beat cream cheese and condensed milk in a stand mixer on medium-high for 5 minutes, scraping sides as needed.
Fold in Cool Whip and vanilla extract by hand.
Remove crust from freezer and spread cream cheese filling evenly onto the crust.
Cover the pan with foil and freeze.
No need to thaw; enjoy the cheesecake when you’re ready for a sweet treat.
Keyword Cheesecake, Easy Desserts, Freezer Cheesecake, Frozen Desserts
Equipment needed to make easy Frozen Cheesecake
- 1 gallon freezer bag
- 1 Bread pan
- 1 Stand mixer
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients for your Frozen Cheesecake Freezer Recipe
Crust:
- 1/2 cup Crushed graham crackers, around 4 full crackers
- 1/2 cup Pretzels, crushed
- 6 tbsp Butter, melted
- Filling:
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 cup Cool whip
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
- Optional Toppings:
- Carmel sauce
- Strawberry sauce
- White chocolate chips
How to Make a Frozen Cheesecake Freezer Recipe
Prep Directions:
- Label a greased bread pan, according to your preferred method.
- Mix crust ingredients and press into the bread pan. Place in the freezer to firm up.
- Beat cream cheese and condensed milk in a stand mixer on medium-high for 5 minutes, scraping sides as needed.
- Fold in Cool Whip and vanilla extract by hand.
- Remove crust from freezer and spread cream cheese filling evenly onto the crust.
- Cover the pan with foil and freeze.
- No need to thaw; enjoy the cheesecake when you’re ready for a sweet treat.
Popular Substitutions and Additions
Substitutions:
- Whipped Coconut Cream: To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute one cup of Cool Whip with one cup of whipped coconut cream.
- Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk: Replace the sweetened condensed milk with equal parts sweetened condensed coconut milk if you’re looking for a dairy-free alternative or if you want to change the flavor up a little.
Additions:
- Frozen Mixed Berries: Incorporate one cup of frozen mixed berries to the cheesecake batter before freezing. This adds a burst of flavor and color, and overall complements the creamy texture of the cheesecake.
- Crushed Oreos: Oreo cheesecake is delicious! Add one cup of crushed Oreos to the crust mixture to add a chocolatey flavor and a bit of crunch.
How to Reheat and Store Frozen Cheesecake Freezer Meal Recipe
Best Way To Store Leftover Best Frozen Cheesecake Recipe?
This cheesecake should always be stored in the freezer. We typically take it out of the freezer, slice and serve, and then place any leftovers back into the freezer.
How Long Will Frozen Cheesecake Freezer Meal Recipe Last In the Fridge?
We do not recommend keeping this Frozen Cheesecake Freezer Meal Recipe in the fridge. It is best stored in the freezer, slicing as you go.
Can I Freeze Homemade Frozen Cheesecake?
Yes, this cheesecake sets in the freezer and is stored in the freezer.
How To Reheat Freezer-Friendly Cheesecake?
We do not recommend heating this cheesecake for any reason.
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