Description
No-bake cheesecake is creamy, cool, and requires no oven. A crumbly crust and smooth filling make it an easy dessert that still feels special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (678g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 and 1/4 cups (300ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups (240g) graham cracker crumbs (about 16 full sheet graham crackers)
Sweeteners and Sugars:
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (67g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (15g) confectioners sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons; 113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (60g) sour cream, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a clean, sharp knife by running it under hot water to ensure smooth, clean slices of the chilled cheesecake.
- Crush graham crackers and blend with melted butter, then firmly press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set the crust.
- Whip heavy cream until it forms stiff, peaks-like texture, creating a light and airy consistency. Set aside in a separate bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese until smooth, then gradually incorporate powdered and granulated sugars, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture becomes completely uniform and free of lumps.
- Carefully fold the previously whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, using gentle, sweeping motions to maintain the cream’s voluminous texture.
- Spoon the filling over the chilled crust and spread evenly with a spatula to create a smooth top.
- Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 6-8 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the dessert to set completely and develop its rich, creamy texture.
Notes
- Keep the knife clean and hot by running it under hot water and wiping dry between each slice for perfectly smooth cuts.
- Freeze the crust before adding filling to help it set firmly and prevent crumbling when serving.
- Ensure cream cheese is room temperature to avoid lumps and create a silky smooth texture when mixing.
- Use full-fat ingredients for the richest, creamiest no-bake cheesecake that holds its shape beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 572 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 26 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg