Perfect No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the creamy perfection of this no-bake cheesecake. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious cream cheese filling, this dessert is easy to make and a delight to savor. A fantastic treat for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons 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: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and chill.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. Whip cream separately, then fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble: Pour filling over crust, refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy chilled with toppings if desired.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, freeze for 30 minutes before serving.
- Crushed cookies or chocolate wafers can be used for the crust.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
