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If you’ve ever had a recipe take off because it was just fun and over-the-top enough to make people stop scrolling, this is one of those. This Donut Crusted Cheesecake is rich, creamy, fruity, and ridiculously easy to throw together. No baking the filling. No complicated steps. Just layers of chocolate mini donuts, cheesecake, fresh raspberries, and whipped topping.

It’s the kind of dessert that looks like you tried way harder than you actually did.

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Why You’ll Love This Donut Crusted Cheesecake

The base alone is enough to sell you. Instead of a traditional graham cracker crust, this Donut Crusted Cheesecake uses mini chocolate donuts pressed into an 8x8 dish to create a soft, chocolatey crust layer that soaks up just enough moisture to become almost cake-like.

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The no-bake cheesecake layer keeps things simple. You get that rich, tangy cheesecake flavor without turning on the oven or dealing with water baths.

Then you add fresh raspberries for a little brightness and balance. That pop of fruit cuts through the sweetness and makes this Donut Crusted Cheesecake feel just a little more elevated.

And the best part? It sets up in the fridge. Make it ahead, let it chill, slice, and serve.

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Ingredients And Tools

Here’s everything you need to make this Donut Crusted Cheesecake.

Ingredients

1 15 oz bag Mini Chocolate Entenmann’s Donuts
1 24 oz tub Philadelphia No-Bake Cheesecake Filling
1 8 oz tub Cool Whip, thawed
1 12 oz container Fresh Raspberries

Tools

8x8 Baking Dish
Knife
Mixing Spatula
Plastic Wrap or Lid for Covering

That’s it. No mixer required.

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How To Make Donut Crusted Cheesecake

Prep

Lightly grease an 8x8 baking dish if you want easier serving later. This step is optional but helpful when it’s time to lift out clean slices.

Take 9 of the mini chocolate donuts and slice them in half. Lay them cut-side down in the bottom of the dish so they cover as much of the base as possible.

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Rough chop the remaining donuts and use those pieces to fill in any gaps. You want a full, even donut layer across the entire bottom. This is your crust.

Layer The Cheesecake

Open the tub of no-bake cheesecake filling and spread the entire thing evenly over the donut layer. Use a spatula to smooth it out into a thick, even layer from edge to edge.

Take your fresh raspberries and scatter them evenly over the cheesecake layer. Press them in gently so they settle into the filling without sinking too deep.Now spread the thawed Cool Whip over the top as the final layer. Smooth it out so you get nice clean slices later.

Chill And Serve

Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or a lid. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but overnight is even better if you’ve got the time.

Once it’s fully chilled and set, slice and serve cold. The layers hold together beautifully, and the donut crust softens just enough to give you that cake-meets-cheesecake texture.

Serving Tips And Variations

If you want to change things up, swap the raspberries for strawberries or blueberries. A mixed berry version of this Donut Crusted Cheesecake is always a hit.You can drizzle chocolate syrup or hot fudge over the top right before serving for an even richer dessert.

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For a little crunch, sprinkle crushed chocolate sandwich cookies on top of the Cool Whip layer.And if you really want to lean into it, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. It turns this Donut Crusted Cheesecake into a full-blown plated dessert.

Pro Tips

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Make sure your Cool Whip is fully thawed before spreading. If it’s still icy, it won’t smooth out evenly.Press the chopped donut pieces down gently when building the crust so you get a compact base. That helps the Donut Crusted Cheesecake slice cleanly later.

Let it chill longer than you think you need. The extra time in the fridge makes a big difference in texture.

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Wrapping Up

This Donut Crusted Cheesecake is one of those desserts that feels like it shouldn’t work, but it absolutely does. The chocolate donut crust, creamy cheesecake layer, fresh raspberries, and fluffy topping come together in a way that’s fun, nostalgic, and just indulgent enough.

It’s easy to make, easy to customize, and guaranteed to get people asking for the recipe.

If you make this Donut Crusted Cheesecake, don’t be surprised if it becomes your new go-to for potlucks, backyard parties, or any time you need a dessert that steals the show without stressing you out.

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