No-Bake Starburst Cheesecake Recipe (2024)

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Take your cheesecake to the next level with this Starburst Cheesecake that has 3 layers, is no-bake, and is bursting with flavor.

A no-bake cheesecake is made with 3 layers of Starburst flavors: pink, cherry, and lemon, and then decorated with strawberry frosting and Starburst candies for an epic candy-inspired cheesecake.

This Starburst Cheesecake is perfect for an easy dessert any night of the week. You can also serve this colorful cheesecake at parties and birthdays.

Since it is a no-bake cheesecake it’s perfect for making all summer long.

Everyone will love biting into each layer of cheesecake that is bursting with the flavors of Starburst.

No-bake cheesecakes are extremely easy to make and you’ll never have to worry about your cheesecake cracking from baking.

You simply mix the cheesecake batter and add the Starburst flavored gelatin and then freeze each layer until it is completed.

In less than 7 hours, you’ll have a yummy cheesecake bursting with 3 layers of Starburst flavors ready to enjoy!

HOW TO MAKE STARBURST CHEESECAKE

Layers of cheesecake batter are mixed with Starburst flavored gelatin to create a yummy no-bake cheesecake for a delicious snack or dessert the whole family will enjoy!

Are you ready to get started?

You’ll find the specific ingredient amounts and detailed instructions in the printable recipe at the bottom of this post.

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• Measuring Spoons – I LOVE my set of these!
• Stand Mixer
• 6-inch Spring-form Pan
• Parchment paper
• 1 Pastry Bag
• 1 large star tip – to pipe on Frosting

STARBURST CHEESECAKE INGREDIENTS

This fun and easy Starburst Cheesecake recipe uses everyday kitchen staples to create a delicious dessert or snack your family will love.

All you need is:

• graham crackers
• sugar
• butter
• cream cheese
• heavy cream
• lemon juice
• powdered sugar
• pink, cherry, and lemon Starburst gelatin
• some gel food colors like pink, yellow, cherry red
• strawberry frosting
• Starburst candies
• Starburst mini’s candies

STARBURST CHEESECAKE RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Begin by lining the bottom of the 6-inch springform pan with parchment paper, and set aside.

Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs in the food processor or blender, and add the sugar, and blend.

Melt the butter in the microwave, and add to the graham cracker crumbs, coating the crumbs in the butter.

To create the crust, press the crumbs into the bottom of the spring-form pan.

Place the pan in the freezer to set.

In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, place the cream cheese, and blend until smooth.

Add the heavy cream, sugar, lemon juice, and powdered sugar, and blend until smooth and thick.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and blend until smooth.

Divide the cheesecake batter evenly into three bowls, and in one bowl add the pink gelatin, in another bowl add the lemon gelatin, and in the last bowl, add the cherry gelatin.

Stir the gelatin into the cheesecake batter until completely dissolved and smooth.

Add the pink food coloring gel in the pink bowl, and the yellow food coloring gel in the lemon bowl, and the cherry red food coloring gel in the cherry bowl.

Stir well to make sure the food coloring gel is well blended, and the batter is the desired color.

If the batter is not as bright as you would prefer, add a couple more drops of food coloring gel, and stir again.

When desired colors are reached, place the pink bowl, and the lemon bowl in the refrigerator.

Remove the spring-form pan from the freezer, and add the cherry-colored bowl of cheesecake batter to the spring-form pan, on top of the crust, and smooth out into an even layer.

Place the pan back in the freezer for about 1 – 2 hours.

When the cheesecake is firm to the touch, remove the pan from the freezer, and add the lemon layer to the pan on top of the cherry layer.

Smooth out the layer evenly in the pan, and place the pan back in the freezer for an hour, or until firm to the touch.

When the lemon layer is firm to the touch, remove the pan from the freezer, and add the pink layer on top of the lemon layer.

Smooth out the pink layer, and place the pan back in the freezer.

Leave the pan in the freezer for at least 3 hours, to make sure the cheesecake is set, or firm all the way through.

Leave overnight for best results.

Before serving, remove the spring-form pan from the freezer, and remove the springform from the outside of the pan.

Place the large star tip in the pastry bag, and place the strawberry frosting in the pastry bag.

Pipe the frosting onto the edges of the cheesecake in close dollops (see photo).

Place assorted Starburst candies in the frosting, and place the mini Starburst in the center of the cheesecake to decorate.

Slice in 2-inch pieces, serve.

In less than 7 hours, you’ll have a bright cheesecake bursting with the flavor of Starburst candies that’s sure to become a new favorite!

STARBURST CHEESECAKE TIPS AND QUESTIONS

If you’ve never made a candy-inspired cheesecake, don’t worry! Below are some common questions and helpful tips.

Hopefully, this will answer any questions you may have.

If not, feel free to ask in the comments and I’ll answer the best I can.

HOW LONG DOES IT REALLY TAKE TO MAKE STARBURST CHEESECAKE?

This Starburst Cheesecake recipe takes approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes. TOTAL. This includes:

• About 10 minutes to make the graham cracker crust
• Close to 10 minutes to make the cheesecake batter, flavor it with flavored gelatin, and add food gel coloring
• Around 6 hours to freeze each layer and then allow the cheesecake to set in the freezer
• 10 minutes to decorate the cheesecake with frosting and candies

HOW DO I STORE STARBURST CHEESECAKE?

You can store Starburst Cheesecake in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 5 days or in your freezer for up to 3 months.

Simply unthaw at room temperature.

WHERE CAN I BUY STARBURST GELATIN?

You can use purchase Starburst flavored gelatin at any major grocery store or online through stores like Amazon.

A package of 3 flavors is about $9.

CAN I MAKE STARBURST CHEESECAKE AHEAD OF TIME?

Yes, you can easily make Starburst Cheesecake the day before serving.

Simply store in an airtight container in your refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve.

WHAT GOES WELL WITH STARBURST CHEESECAKE?

Starburst Cheesecake goes well with a wide variety of snacks and desserts.

These recipes would be great to serve together.

Some of my personal favorites include:

• Rainbow Ice Cream
• Mermaid Tail Cupcakes
• Silly Monster Pretzels
• Sugar Cookie Hot Cocoa Bombs
• Instant Pot Corn Chowder

HOW DO I MAKE STRAWBERRY FROSTING?

You can easily make the strawberry frosting by taking regular vanilla frosting and either adding some freeze-dried strawberry powder to it or pureed strawberries.

Stir in the powder or pureed strawberries until all of the frosting is mixed.

WHAT ELSE CAN I ADD TO THIS STARBURST CHEESECAKE RECIPE?

This fun Starburst Cheesecake recipe not only tastes great, but it’s also incredibly versatile.

Try adding maraschino cherries on top of the frosting. YUM!

WHAT’S NEXT

I hope you enjoy this candy-inspired cheesecake recipe as much as my family does!

If you get a chance to try it, let us know! Leave us a comment below, or share it with a picture on Instagram or Facebook! Don’t forget to tag us@kelly_reci_and use the hashtag#Kellysthoughtsonthingsso we can see what amazing meals you are cooking up!

STARBURST CHEESECAKE RECIPE