Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake
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Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake
Description
The Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake is a smooth and creamy dessert made by combining softened cream cheese with sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. The mixture is beaten until smooth and then folded gently with cool whip to incorporate air and create a light texture. This filling is poured into a prepared graham cracker crust and chilled for several hours or overnight to set firmly.
This cheesecake has a subtly sweet, slightly tangy flavor balanced by the rich cream cheese and smooth cool whip. The graham cracker crust adds a crunchy, buttery base contrasting with the soft filling. Optional cherry pie filling or other toppings add fruitiness and extra flavor and color.
Chilling the cheesecake for at least 3-4 hours, preferably overnight, ensures the filling firms well. Keeping the cream cheese softened before mixing prevents lumps and improves smoothness. This dessert is easy to prepare ahead and is served chilled without the need for baking or cooking.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- 8 inch Graham Cracker Crust or 9 inch, prepared
- cherry pie filling (optional for topping)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract with a hand held mixer until smooth.
- Then gently fold in the cool whip.
- Pour mixture into pie crust, spread it out evenly, and chill several hours (at least 3-4 hours, preferably overnight).
- After chilling for several hours, top with your favorite cheesecake topping and enjoy!
Notes
- Keep the cheesecake refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth filling.
- To speed softening, cut cream cheese into smaller pieces before mixing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 219mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 610IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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