Invite a few F*R*I*E*N*D*S over for this gluten free, no-bake floor cheesecake! With a side of righteous mac & cheese and an English trifle…
🎵 So no one told you life was gonna be this way… 🎵
Weeks ago…I mean….a year ago- before this whole mess started…I hosted an informal, F*R*I*E*N*D*S brunch. Theme parties can sometimes seem a little wacky- but, this was… So. Much. FUN!
And, then I started to write about it and something just felt off. Talking about getting together with friends when we were afraid to leave our houses felt wrong. So, it’s a year later and we can finally see some light at the end of the tunnel…so maybe file this in your back pocket for a little while longer. Or…if you live in a warmer climate- you can host an intimate, outdoor brunch with your closest F*R*I*E*N*D*S!
Prominently featured were a floor cheesecake and a delightful English trifle (of course!) Instead of beef sautéed with peas and onions, I used crumbled brownies, dried pineapple, and chopped pistachios.
But, my favorite dish was the floor cheesecake! I LOVE recipes that are a little messy…on purpose.
Ingredients in Gluten Free No-Bake Floor Cheesecake
- Butter
- Gluten Free Graham Crackers
- Light Cream Cheese
- Milk or Cream
- Vanilla
- Powdered Sugar
- Whipped Topping
- Mini Chocolate Chips
Floor Cheesecake Tips & Tricks
First, there is no need to waste your time on perfection. This B- is getting dropped!
…onto a cutting board…we’re not animals!
Warning: Hydrogenated oil ahead.
For a lighter, no-bake texture I folded in whipped topping. Unfortunately, most brands are made with hydrogenated oil, AKA trans fat. A few years ago, I began to look at package ingredients and steer clear of this one. It’s a personal preference! Luckily, there are a few brands without. They are pricier, but worth it! My favorites include Truwhip, So Delicious Coco Whip, and Whole Foods 365 whipped topping.
And, if you’re a little unclear on how to fold-in, you are not alone.
PS- Reverse this dish for a terrific, sweet dip! (minus the melted butter)
10 minutes prep, plus 1+ hours chilling in the fridge
Gluten Free, No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 5.6 oz. gluten free graham crackers, crushed (about 1 1/2 c.)
- 3 Tbsp. butter, melted (or plant butter)
- 2- 8 oz. packages of light cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 c. milk and/or cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- 8 oz. whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 c. mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend the graham crackers until crushed. Next, add the melted butter and continue to pulse, until combined. Press into a round baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Then, beat in the milk/cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Beat on high until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping and mini chocolate chips. Spread mixture over the graham crackers crumbs. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour. Finally, drop and serve!
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More F*R*I*E*N*D*S- Themed Dishes
- The Joey Special (2 pizzas)
- Blue Fingernail Quiche
- Turkey Sandwich with a Moist Maker
- Meatballs
- “Wax” Dip
- Lasagna
- Righteous Mac & Cheese
- Nestle “Toolhouse” Cookies
- 3 Kinds of Potatoes
- Yams with Marshmallows in Concentric Circles
- Adult “Rabbit” Cake
- Sizzling Fajitas
- An Awkward Salad
- Crackers & Jam
- Hummus
- Baby Carrots
- Mockolate
- Gummy Beats & Sugar O’s
- Coffee
- Margaritas
- Tiki Death Punch