Recipes with vanilla wafer crumbs

Mocha truffles: melt-in-your-mouth chocolate ganache balls infused with instant coffee and Kahlua, rolled in cookie crumbs or chopped nuts. Five ingredients, no candy thermometer.

Very blueberry cheesecake is a no-bake stunner: pureed fresh blueberries folded into a light, lemony cream cheese filling set with gelatin over a vanilla wafer crust. No oven, just chill until firm.

Honey-rum balls with ground walnuts, vanilla wafer crumbs, dark rum, and honey. Rolled in powdered sugar. A no-bake holiday confection that ages for 6 weeks for deeper flavor.

No-bake chocolate bourbon balls with crushed vanilla wafers, toasty pecans, and a generous splash of bourbon. Roll 'em in powdered sugar for holiday gifting or sneaky snacking.

No-bake rum balls with vanilla wafer crumbs, finely chopped pecans, cocoa, and a generous splash of light rum. Rolled in powdered sugar and ready in 15 minutes. The boozy holiday classic.

Just like Santa, I have big orders to fill when it comes to the holidays. Everyone wants me to make them some.

No-bake almond chocolate cookies blend semi-sweet and butterscotch chips with vanilla wafer crumbs and sour cream, then roll the truffle-style balls in toasted almonds. Made in 50 minutes.

A frozen confection filling with a Christmas garden of cherry poinssttias and gumdrop holly atop.

Dense fudge truffle cheesecake on a chocolate cocoa-wafer crust. A pound and a half of cream cheese melted with sweetened condensed milk and 12 ounces of melted chocolate chips. Eats like a giant chocolate truffle.

Fruited cheesecake: a creamy ricotta cheesecake on a vanilla wafer crust, crowned with fresh fruit arranged in concentric circles and glazed with currant jelly. A bakery-style summer dessert for eight.

These mini cheesecakes were so handy to be picked up, and it was creamy, cheesy and chocolaty.

A creamy raspberry chocolate pie with cream cheese filling on a pecan vanilla wafer crust sealed with melted chocolate. Topped with jam-glazed berries for a make-ahead chilled dessert.

Raspberry chocolate pie layers a glazed raspberry topping over a billowy cream cheese filling on a vanilla wafer pecan crust sealed with melted chocolate. A no-bake-style chilled dessert.

Chocolate turtle cheesecake: vanilla wafer crust layered with caramel and toasted pecans, topped with creamy cheesecake and milk chocolate. Every turtle candy flavor in cake form.

No-bake raspberry chiffon pie in a cinnamon vanilla wafer crust with whipped cream, gelatin-set raspberry filling, and lemon zest. A light, creamy frozen raspberry dessert that chills to a mousse-like texture.

Blueberries and cream cheesecake bakes 5 packages of cream cheese over a vanilla wafer crust, finished with a glossy fresh blueberry topping. Make ahead, chill overnight for clean slices.

Super Fudge Truffle Cheesecake with Chocolate Crust recipe

No-bake orange upside-down cheesecake with fresh orange segments set in gelatin, a cream cheese and whipped cream filling, and a vanilla wafer cinnamon crust.

Hello Dollys (magic cookie bars) layered with vanilla wafer crumbs, chocolate chips, coconut, pecans, and sweetened condensed milk. No mixing needed, just layer and bake for a gooey, chewy bar.

Chocolate velvet cheesecake layers semi-sweet chocolate and amaretto-spiked cream cheese filling on a pecan-vanilla wafer crust, then crowns it with a tangy sour cream top. A three-tier baked cheesecake with serious chocolate depth.

Bristol icebox cake: layers of vanilla wafer crumbs and a crushed pineapple-pecan-butter mixture, chilled overnight and topped with whipped cream. Vintage no-bake dessert.

A patriotic salute to classic cheesecake, this party-sized dessert is decked out with blueberry and raspberry stars and stripes.

Low-calorie marbled chocolate cheesecake made with cottage cheese, gelatin, cocoa, and whipped egg whites on a cocoa-vanilla wafer crust. No baking required.

Hazelnut cheesecake with a toasted hazelnut and vanilla wafer crust, creme de cocoa in the filling, and a broiled sour cream topping. Rich and nutty.

Truffle fudge cheesecake with 24 ounces of melted chocolate chips blended into a triple cream cheese filling on a cocoa-vanilla wafer crust. A dense, intensely chocolatey no-crack cheesecake.

Vanilla wafer pie crust with melted butter, lemon zest, and sugar pressed into an 8-inch pan. A quick no-bake crust with a subtle citrus twist that pairs beautifully with cream pies and cheesecakes.

Mini cherry cheesecakes with vanilla wafer crusts and homemade tart cherry topping. Single-serving cream cheese desserts baked in muffin cups, ready for any party tray.

Mississippi Mist Pie with fresh strawberries hidden under a lime cream cheese filling in a vanilla wafer crust. A no-bake showstopper with creme de menthe and piped whipped cream.

Layered chocolate candy squares with vanilla wafer crumbs, walnuts, chocolate chips, and coconut baked in a brown sugar-evaporated milk glaze. No-mixer, one-pan treat.

Raspberry chocolate swirl cheesecake on a cocoa-vanilla wafer crust. Two batters marbled together for a dramatic black-and-pink presentation.

Chocolate caramel pecan cheesecake layers melted caramels and toasted pecans over a vanilla wafer crust, then tops with a semi-sweet chocolate cream cheese filling. A turtle-flavored cheesecake with all the classic candy flavors in slice form.

Chocolate turtle cheesecake: vanilla wafer crust topped with melted caramel, toasted pecans, and chocolate cheesecake filling. A layered showstopper dessert for serious occasions.

Pina colada cheesecake with cream cheese, rum, coconut extract, pineapple juice, and a vanilla wafer coconut crust. A tropical no-bake cheesecake set with gelatin.

Low calorie marbled chocolate cheesecake made with cottage cheese, skim milk, and whipped egg whites on a cocoa cookie crust. A no-bake, lighter cheesecake with bold chocolate swirl.

Turtle cheesecake with a caramel-pecan bottom layer and a rich chocolate cream cheese top on a vanilla wafer crust. Three layers of indulgence, classic candy-shop flavors.

All the fun of a banana split frozen into a pie. Vanilla pudding swirled with pureed strawberries, layered over sliced bananas in a vanilla wafer crust, then topped with whipped cream, cherries, and chopped nuts.

Peach cheesecake built on a cottage-cheese filling for a lighter, less dense bite, with a vanilla wafer pecan crust and a sour cream topping crowned with sliced peaches.

Pumpkin swirl cheesecake with a vanilla wafer crust, Neufchatel cheese, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Marbled layers of spiced pumpkin and creamy cheesecake baked in a springform pan.

Cut Glass Dessert with colorful Jell-O cubes folded into whipped cream and crushed pineapple on a buttery vanilla wafer pecan crust. A stunning retro no-bake dessert.

No-bake strawberry icebox cake with vanilla wafer crumbs, whipped cream, and fresh berries layered in a springform pan. Freezes for an hour and slices beautifully.

Crumb-nut cheesecake crust made with finely ground pecans, vanilla wafer crumbs, powdered sugar, and melted butter. A rich, nutty base for any cheesecake.

Ultra chocolate cheesecake with cocoa in both the mocha cookie crust and the creamy sour cream filling. Double the chocolate, intensely rich, and baked until silky smooth for serious chocolate lovers.

A vintage cream pie with boysenberry syrup filling in a vanilla wafer crust, crowned with toasted meringue. Old-fashioned, fruity, and surprisingly quick to make.

Blueberry cream pie with a vanilla wafer crust, a silky vanilla custard layer and a glossy fresh blueberry topping. The berries stay bright, never baked to mush. A chilled summer favorite.

Raspberry fudge balls with cream cheese, melted chocolate chips, vanilla wafer crumbs, and raspberry preserves, rolled in chopped almonds. A no-bake truffle-style treat ready to chill.

Spiced pumpkin cheesecake with a walnut graham crust and a buttery pecan praline topping. Thanksgiving-worthy dessert layered with cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and allspice.

Amaretto chocolate chip cheesecake with a fudgy wafer crust, amaretto cream cheese filling studded with chocolate chips, and an almond-topped sour cream finish. The grown-up dessert centerpiece.

Cranberry swirl cheesecake on a vanilla wafer crust with sour cream topping and fresh cranberry orange compote. A stunning make-ahead holiday dessert.