No Bake Passion Fruit Cheesecake

Give your oven a break and make this No Bake Passion Fruit Cheesecake instead. With a creamy cheesecake filling, tropical passion fruit flavor, and a Golden Oreo crust, it's the perfect make-ahead dessert for parties, holidays, and summer gatherings.

If you love cheesecake but don't want to fuss with a water bath or worry about cracks, this easy no bake cheesecake recipe is for you.

Love passion fruit? Try this Passion Fruit Ice Cream next. And be sure to check out my Mango Mousse for another fun tropical dessert!

If you're a fan of classic cheesecake, you're going to love and appreciate the flavor combination of this great recipe. It has a similar texture without all the prep and baking. It's a delicious cheesecake due to the passionfruit mixture and simple cheesecake base. I'd even go out on a limb and say that this is one of the best no bake passion fruit cheesecake recipes around, but you'll have to try it and see if you agree. 

Before You Get Started

• Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing. This helps create a smooth filling without lumps.
• Give the cheesecake plenty of chilling time. Four hours is the minimum, but overnight is even better.
• If using frozen passion fruit pulp, thaw and drain off any excess liquid before adding it to the filling.
• When dissolving the gelatin, make sure there are no lumps before adding it to the cheesecake mixture.

Ingredients 

• Golden Oreo crumbs - You can always opt for a cookie of your choice as the crumb or use a classic graham crust.
• Butter - Helps to bind the crushed Oreos together to make the crust. You can use room temperature or melted butter.
• Sugar - Adds sweetness to the crust and filling. 
• Gelatin - This helps the cheesecake set properly without baking.
• Cream cheese - Full-fat cream cheese creates the best texture and flavor. Let it soften at room temperature before starting.
• Passion fruit chunks - Fresh passion fruit, frozen passionfruit pulp, puree, or chunks all work in this recipe.
• Sour cream - Adds richness and texture. 
• Vanilla extract - Pure vanilla extract is best. 
• Powdered sugar - Great for mixing with passion fruit to make a simple glaze. 

How to Make No Bake Passionfruit Cheesecake 

1️⃣ Process Crust Ingredients

To make the crust, combine all the crust ingredients in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs are made. 

2️⃣ Press Crust into Pan

Press the crumbs into the bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform pan to make the Golden Oreo cheesecake crust.

3️⃣ Bloom the Gelatin

Bloom the gelatin by sprinkling it on top of ¼ cup of cold water in a small dish. Let it sit for 5 minutes, and then add 2 T of hot water. Stir until the gelatin dissolves. Be sure to strain out any lumps that remain.

4️⃣ Process the Filling

Add the filling ingredients to the food processor and blend until smooth.

5️⃣ Fill & Chill

Add the cheesecake filling to the prepared crust. Put the cheesecake in the fridge and chill for 3-4 hours before serving. 

6️⃣ Serve

Remove from the pan prior to slicing and serving. 

Optional Glaze

To make the optional drizzle topping, combine the passion fruit with ½ cup of powdered sugar in a blender. Blend until smooth. If you need to thicken the glaze, add more sugar. Drizzle over the top of each slice. 

Storage

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

For longer storage, freeze individual slices for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Variations 

• Use other fresh fruit - If you don't want to use the passionfruit puree, you can easily swap it out for any other type of fruit. Any cheesecake lover will tell you that all fruits taste good on top of the cheesecake. 
• Mango Passion Fruit - Add diced mango or swirl mango puree into the filling.
• Use a different crust - Adding a buttery biscuit base instead of cookies as the crust is always an option. Lots of unbaked cheesecakes have different types of crusts, and some may not even have any.  Using graham cracker crumbs is another popular option. 
• Coconut - Add shredded coconut to the crust or sprinkle toasted coconut on top before serving.
• Change the topping - If you don't want to make a drizzle to go on top, you can easily just use whipped cream or even add some fresh passionfruit in chunks. Crumbling up graham crackers and having that on top is a delicious option as well. 
• Add lemon zest - I'm a fan of having a bit of citrus to my cheesecakes, so adding some lemon juice or zest to the cream cheese mixture when you're making it is a fun pop of flavor. 
• Lime - Add fresh lime zest to the filling for extra tropical flavor.

Try a No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Pie next!

Common Questions 

Why didn't my cheesecake set?

The most common cause is not allowing enough chilling time. It also helps to make sure the gelatin is fully dissolved before mixing it into the filling.

How many days will a no-bake cheesecake last?

If you store the cheesecake properly in the fridge, it should last for up to 5 days. I always cover mine with plastic wrap and then store it in an airtight container. This keeps the cheesecake nice and fresh and delicious for the duration of the time. 

Do you put no-bake cheesecake in the fridge or freezer?

This no bake version goes in the fridge. Due to the use of full fat cream cheese, I don't recommend storing it in the freezer. Just follow the recipe card below for the best tips to make this recipe, and you'll be fine! 

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Originally Published August 10, 2023. Revised and Republished May 29, 2026.