# No-Bake Autumnal Cheesecakes This Healthy Cake Recipe Requires Chilling Rather than Baking By M | Published 2015-10-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-cake-recipe References: [skinnytaste](http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/09/pumpkin-spice-no-bake-cheesecake.html) & [skinnytaste](http://www.skinnytaste.com/) This [healthy cake recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-bites) captures all the popular flavors of fall in a wholesome dessert that requires no baking. Instead this cheesecake features a raw crust and decadent pumpkin filling. No-bake desserts are a great route to take if you're pressed for time and want to put together something simple yet flavorful. This recipe cheesecake uses many ingredients found in pumpkin pie but offers a much more healthy and calorie-conscious dessert for foodies to enjoy. The pumpkin filling is made with [light cream cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecake-and-cinnamon-frosting), pumpkin puree, spices and sugar. The crust is made using crushed graham crackers that are pressed into a dish before being filled with the [pumpkin cheesecake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-pumpkin-cheesecake-pancakes). The dessert is then topped with a reduced sugar whipped cream. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **No-bake Desserts:** Incorporate no-bake recipes into dessert menus to appeal to busy and health-conscious customers. - **Healthy Indulgence:** Develop recipes that feature decadent flavors while being mindful of nutritional value and calorie counts. - **Alternative Crusts:** Experiment with new crust ideas, like graham crackers or nuts, to add new textures and flavors to desserts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** No-bake and healthier dessert options present opportunities for food and beverage brands to create new product lines and menu items. - **Grocery:** Develop no-bake dessert kits that offer convenience and healthy indulgence for consumers to make at home. - **Kitchen Appliances:** Market blenders and mixers as key tools for making healthy, no-bake desserts at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-cheezecak.md) - [Citrusy No-Bake Cheesecake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-bake-cheesecake-kits.md) - [Fall-Dessert Inspired Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-smoothie.md) - [Autumnal Restaurant Chain Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-cookie-butter-cheesecake.md) - [Seasonal Light Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enlightened-light-ice-cream.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Fall Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-fall-desserts.md) - [Autumnal Cheesecake-Filled Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-pecan-cheesecake-doughnut.md) - [Soft Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-cheesecake-cookies.md) - [Fall-Themed Cake Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-bundt-cakes-cheers-to-autumn.md)