Drumstick Cheesecake Recipe

Indulge in this guilt-free twist on classic cheesecake! Our easy Drumstick Cheesecake recipe combines the creamy deliciousness of cheesecake with the nostalgic crunch of Drumstick ice cream bars. Made with light Cool Whip and cream cheese (easily upgraded to full-fat for a richer flavor!), this no-bake dessert is quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 482.2 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
Drumstick Cheesecake 14

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Drumstick Cheesecake

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Drumstick Cheesecake? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Drumstick Cheesecake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup melted margarine, 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup peanut butter, and 1/2 cup chopped peanuts. Mix well.
  3. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
  5. In a large bowl, beat 16 oz cream cheese and 1 cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. (Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract at this step)
  6. Beat in 1/2 cup peanut butter and 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  7. Gently fold in 8 oz container of light Cool Whip (or regular for a richer flavor).
  8. Pour mixture over the cooled crust.
  9. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  10. Before serving, let sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to soften slightly.
  11. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and drizzle with chocolate syrup before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

111g

Fat

69g

Carbs

12g

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)