Description
A silky smooth no-bake cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust and a rich, creamy filling that sets up perfectly overnight. No oven required and absolutely foolproof!
Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
24 oz full-fat brick cream cheese room temperature
1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 tablespoons sour cream room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter until combined.
2. Press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan and freeze while making filling.
3. Beat cold heavy cream to stiff peaks in a cold bowl and set aside.
4. Beat room temperature cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
5. Add powdered sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and lemon juice and beat until silky.
6. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture in two additions.
7. Pour filling over frozen crust and smooth top with an offset spatula.
8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight for best results.
9. Release springform sides, decorate with desired toppings, and slice with a clean knife.
Notes
Use full-fat brick cream cheese only for proper setting.
Do not skip overnight chilling for the cleanest slices.
Add fresh toppings just before serving for best presentation.
Brown sugar in the crust is preferred over granulated for better hold and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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