No Bake Cheesecake Recipe
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No Bake Cheesecake Recipe
Description
The crust is prepared by mixing graham cracker crumbs with packed brown sugar and melted salted butter, pressed firmly into the bottom of a springform pan and chilled briefly to set. For the filling, heavy cream is whipped until stiff peaks form. Separately, cream cheese and sugars are creamed together with vanilla and sour cream to create a smooth base. The whipped cream is folded into this mixture to lighten the texture.
After assembling the filling over the crust, the cheesecake is chilled for 4 hours or overnight to fully set. The result is a creamy and smooth cheesecake that can be sliced easily. Toppings such as fresh berries, additional whipped cream, or strawberry or raspberry sauce provide visual appeal and complementary flavors.
This no bake approach avoids oven use, relying on refrigeration for firmness. Using full-fat cream cheese is preferred for best texture and flavor, though reduced fat variants also work. Adding fresh lemon juice can increase tang if desired. Variations in toppings allow customization. The recipe highlights chilling as key for proper setting and serving temperature.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 3 cups Graham Cracker Crust
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ¾ cup butter melted, salted
For the Filling
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream very cold
- 3 ounce blocks cream cheese
- ½ cup sugar
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup sour cream at room temperature
Toppings
- 1 cup fresh berries
- Whipped Cream as desired, spray
- strawberry sauce as desired, or raspberry sauce
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- Stir together graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter.
- Press mixture firmly (this is important to make sure the crust doesn't fall apart!) into bottom of a 10-inch springform pan. Freeze for 10-20 minutes while you prepare the filling.
Prepare the Filling
- In a glass bowl, whip cream (this is quicker and easier with an electric mixer but can be done by hand) until stiff peaks form.
- In a second bowl, cream together cream cheese and sugar. Mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and sour cream. Add and mix in whipped cream.
- Scoop filling into frozen crust and use a spatula or spoon to smooth out the top into an even layer.
- Chill in fridge (do not freeze) 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with berries and whipped cream if desired, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Full-fat cream cheese is recommended for best texture, but reduced-fat versions can be used with minor textural differences.
- Adding 1-2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice enhances tanginess if desired.
- Alternative toppings include caramel, salted caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, or powdered sugar for variety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 611 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 611kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 399mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 832IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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