Description
Indulge in a delightful, creamy no-bake cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust. This easy dessert is perfect for any occasion and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. Whip cold heavy cream separately, then fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble: Spread filling over chilled crust. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Notes
- Top with fresh berries, compote, or chocolate/caramel sauce.
- For firmer texture, freeze for 1 hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
