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Easy Christmas Cheesecake (No-Bake)

Published on December 12, 2019 by Helen Best-Shaw 28 Comments
Last Updated on January 13, 2020

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Whole Christmas cheesecake made with mincemeat

This easy no-bake mincemeat cheesecake is great for Christmas parties and winter get-togethers. It has all the rich seasonal flavours but is kept light by the yogurt in the mix. An excellent alternative to Christmas pudding.

Close up of easy no bake mincemeat cheesecake, topped with pecans and cranberries dusted with icingsugar.

Everything You Need To Know

  • A Lighter Christmas Pud
  • Why You Will Love This Christmas Mincemeat Cheesecake 
  • What is Mincemeat? 
  • How to Make No-Bake Mincemeat Cheesecake
  • Hints, Tips & Variations
  • No-Bake Mincemeat Cheesecake

A Lighter Christmas Pud

I like to reserve the traditional Christmas pudding for Christmas Day. (If there are leftovers, I fry it in some leftover brandy butter and serve it with cream later in the week).

In this age of plenty, we all eat so well so much of the time. By the time Christmas comes, I have often already eaten two or three Christmas dinners, too often mass-catered and of dubious quality. I don’t want the traditional Christmas Day spread at every party, as it’s too stodgy and I want to keep something back for the big day.

This no-bake mincemeat cheesecake is an excellent alternative for any get-together in the run up and over the holidays, or even on the day itself. It has all the flavours of a mince pie but feels fresher and makes a lovely change.

I’ve lightened my no-bake Christmas cheesecake by adding a hefty dollop of Greek yogurt – The yogurt adds another layer of taste and texture as well as cutting through both the double cream and cream cheese.

This cheesecake needs to be prepared a day in advance and kept in the fridge. The filling will seem very runny at first and you may doubt that it will set. Just have faith! 

Why You Will Love This Christmas Mincemeat Cheesecake 

  • This mincemeat cheesecake is lighter than a traditional Christmas pudding, and doesn’t have to be made weeks in advance.
  • It is easy and quick to make, as well as being cheaper than a traditional Christmas pudding.
  • It is sensibly sized for 6 or 8 smaller portions, making it  nutritionally responsible (less than 300 Cal per slice) and suitable for the average family, or dinner party, with less temptation to over indulge, than a larger cheesecake would bring.  

What is Mincemeat? 

Mincemeat, and mince pies, are the quintessential British Christmas treat, traceable to medieval times so much older than turkey. Originally a mince pie was exactly that – a spiced pie with fruit and minced meat. Over time, however, the spices and dried fruits increased and the meat decreased until we have the mixture we know now – dried fruits, nuts, spices and suet.

It’s easy to make yourself, with plenty of recipes online, but if you don’t have time then a jar of ready made is perfect.

Top down view of no bake Christmas cheesecake, topped with pecans and cranberries.

How to Make No-Bake Mincemeat Cheesecake

The ingredients for easy no-bake Christmas cheesecake

Step one – Grease and line the bottom of a 6″/15 cm loose-bottomed cake tin. We have circles of silicone paper cut to size to fit our tins which we just wash and reuse it as necessary. Much easier!

Making biscuit crumbs for cheesecake base.

Step two – Crush the biscuits. You can do this in a bowl, using the end of a rolling pin, or place the biscuits in a plastic bag and give them a good bash. You can also pulse them in a food processor, but to my mind this means a lot of washing up for a small and simple job.

The cheesecake base ingredients ready to be mixed

Mixing the ingredients for a cheesecake base.

The cheesecake base pressed into the loose-bottomed pan

Step three – Melt the butter. Mix it into the biscuit crumbs so that the crumbs are well coated, and then press firmly with the back of a spoon into the bottom of your tin to make a base. 

Starting to mix the topping for easy cheesecake

Step four –Gently fold the yogurt, cream cheese and mincemeat together.

Step five – Whip the cream to stiff peaks. If you over-whip it, you can save it by whipping in a little milk. This is also a great tip for making cream go further.

Mixing the topping for cheesecake

Step six – Fold the cream gently into the mincemeat mixture. 

Smoothed no-bake cheesecake ready for the fridge

Step seven – Pour the filling mix over the biscuit base in the tin and smooth the top. Then cover with cling film and chill overnight.

Turning out cheesecake using a can of tomatoes

Step seven – Carefully remove the cheesecake from the tin. The easiest way to do this is by running a knife round the edge, and standing the base of the cheesecake on a tin can to remove the baking tin. 

Hints, Tips & Variations

  • This recipe makes a fairly modest mincemeat cheesecake, to serve 6–8 people. However, you can easily scale it up for a larger gathering.
  • For the base you could use crushed ginger biscuits, graham crackers or shortbread, in place of the digestives.
  • Try caramelizing some apple or pear slices in calvados to make a topping for your no-bake Christmas cheesecake.
  • The cheesecake will keep in the fridge for several days.   
  • Freeze leftovers in an airtight box. They will keep for up to 3 months. 

Mince pie cheesecake with a slice removed.

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No-Bake Mincemeat Cheesecake

This easy no-bake mincemeat cheesecake is great for Christmas parties and winter get-togethers. It has all the rich seasonal flavours but is kept light by the yogurt in the mix. An excellent alternative to Christmas pudding.
Servings: 8 slices
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time12 hrs
Total Time12 hrs 20 mins
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Ingredients

  • 110g chocolate digestive biscuits (Graham crackers)
  • 50g butter
  • 130g yogurt
  • 160g cream cheese (full-fat)
  • 130g mincemeat (sweet)
  • 100ml double cream (heavy cream)

Instructions

  • Grease and line the base of a 6" (15 cm) loose bottomed tin.
  • Crush the biscuits to make fine crumbs.
  • Melt the butter. Mix the butter and biscuit crumbs together and press into the base of the prepared tin.
  • Mix the yogurt, cream cheese and mincemeat together in a bowl.
  • Whip the cream until it holds a peak, and fold into the yogurt mixture.
  • Pour the cream and yogurt mix over the biscuit base in the tin and smooth the top.
  • Cover with cling film and chill overnight before carefully removing from the tin to decorate and serve.

Notes

  • This recipe makes a fairly modest cheesecake, to serve 6–8 people but can be easily scaled up for a larger gathering.
  • For an 8" tin you need about 1.8 times the mix, and for a 9" tin about double the amount.
  • For the base you could use crushed ginger biscuits, graham crackers or shortbread, in place of the digestives.
  • Try caramelizing some apple or pear slices in calvados to make a topping for your no-bake Christmas cheesecake.
  • The cheesecake will keep in the fridge for several days.   
  • Leftovers can be frozen in an airtight box for up to 3 months. 
Nutritional Information
  • This recipe is 16 Weight Watchers Smart Points per portion
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Nutrition Facts
No-Bake Mincemeat Cheesecake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 55mg18%
Sodium 253mg11%
Potassium 91mg3%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 625IU13%
Calcium 57mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Christmas
Keyword: Christmas Cheesecake, no bake cheesecake, No Bake Mincemeat Cheesecake
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Update Notes: This recipe was originally posted in November 2016, but was rewritten and republished with new photos, step by step instructions and hints & tips in December 2019. 

For more alternative seasonal desserts, try these ideas:

Christmas pudding ice cream bombe

Christmas pudding & spiced orange pavlova

Spiced pears and plums in port

Mincemeat to use up? Try my Banana and Mincemeat Loaf or mincemeat madeleines. 

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  1. Sarah

    5 stars
    This looks delicious! I love that you used yogurt to lighten it up!

    Reply
    • Helen

      It was so good Sarah! We love Onken, so thick and creamy.

      Reply
  2. Swayam

    4 stars
    Yum!! This is such a great dish, how clever to put yogurt in! Perfect for Thanksgiving.

    Reply
    • Helen

      I loved my lightened up cheesecake.

      Reply
  3. Platter Talk

    5 stars
    It’s been a long time since I’ve had mincemeat! Thanks for this unusual recipe, love the addition of the yogurt to the cheesecake! Sounds wonderful.

    Reply
    • Helen

      I love mincemeat, but so many are so over spiced. Yogurt was such a good addition to this.

      Reply
  4. Shashi at RunninSrilankan

    5 stars
    Helen, this no bake mincemeat cheesecake is such a brilliant idea! First there’s the no-bake aspect of it! Loving that it’s lightened up too!

    Reply
    • Helen

      I loved it. But really did not think it was going to set. If you make it hold the faith. It will set!

      Reply
  5. Ali @ Home & Plate

    5 stars
    My father in law loved a mince meat pie at Christmas and would love this too. Bring on the holidays!

    Reply
    • Helen

      I love mincemeat – although not too spiced a version!

      Reply
  6. Andrea @ The Petite Cook

    5 stars
    This looks divine Helen! I could make no-bake cheesecakes everyday, they’re so easy and delicious! And the yogurt… such a clever idea!!

    Reply
    • Helen

      I am a convert to a no bake cheesecake, and of course without eggs they are very scaleable, I might make an individual one.

      Reply
  7. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

    5 stars
    Ooooh, brilliant idea! I sometimes find mincemeat a bit intense on its own, but I love the idea of stirring it through a cheesecake. Love the fact that you used yogurt to lighten it up too – yum.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Such a quick and easy shortcut to add mincemeat to al sorts of cakes and bakes.

      Reply
  8. Nicola @ Happy Healthy Motivated

    5 stars
    I LOVE cheesecake but always try and keep my desserts on the lighter side, so I end up using yoghurt quite a lot in place of cream.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Yogurt is such a good ingredient. This cheesecake does need some whipped cream, but the yogurt really lightens it up.

      Reply
  9. Camilla

    4 stars
    What a heavenly and festive dessert!

    Reply
  10. Ludmilla

    5 stars
    I loved the idea of stirring the mincemeat through a cheesecake!! I had a chance to try Onken Coconut Yogurt and loved it!!!

    Reply
    • Helen

      It really lightens it up, and adds an extra layer of flavour.

      Reply
  11. Kristina @ Love & Zest

    5 stars
    Yummmm!! Yummmmm! cheesecake is my favourite. The yogurt is a great addition.

    Reply
    • Helen

      This recipe is a keeper, so easy too.

      Reply
  12. Belinda Morris

    5 stars
    This sounds delicious Helen, and I so love an easy to make Christmas dessert.

    Reply
  13. Diana Black

    5 stars
    I love Christmas food, always so tasty. This is a great alternative for a Christmas dessert, with the flavours of Christmas but not so heavy.

    Reply
  14. Andy Lowe

    5 stars
    No bake cheesecakes are the best, so easy to make. I know exactly what you mean about the runny consistency, but leaving overnight always gives a perfect firm finish.

    Reply
  15. Louise

    5 stars
    No one is our house likes the full on Christmas pudding, so this could be a lovely idea instead.

    Reply
  16. Anne

    5 stars
    I simply love coconut yogurt. And this is a great way to incorporate the deliciousness of it in to a even more delicious dessert. This really sounds fantastic.

    Reply
  17. Wendy M

    5 stars
    This is a delicious Christmas pudding alternative. I’m not a fan of actual Christmas pudding, but love mincemeat. This is definitely one for the recipe book.

    Reply
  18. Naomi

    5 stars
    No bake cheesecake is a favourite of mine, and this variation is delicious. Perfect for Christmas.

    Reply

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