Description
A silky, creamy no-bake cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust and a chilled, velvety filling. Easy to assemble and perfect for warm days, this recipe sets in the refrigerator for a firm, sliceable dessert topped with fresh fruit or a drizzle of chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Filling
- 2 (8 oz) packages Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
Topping (optional)
- Fresh fruit or chocolate for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Form the crust: Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
- Beat the cream cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add sugar and vanilla: Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.
- Assemble: Pour the cream cheese filling over the prepared crust and smooth into an even layer.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Release: Carefully release the cheesecake from the springform pan.
- Serve: Top with fresh fruit or chocolate if desired, then slice and serve.
Notes
- For a richer crust, use a touch less sugar if your graham crackers are very sweet.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Let the cheesecake sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before slicing for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake, cold dessert, easy dessert
