The Best No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Additional Time

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    12 slices

  • Calories

    285 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

The Best No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe

A simple 5 ingredient no-bake cheesecake recipe that can be made completely from scratch!! Be sure to check out the how-to video!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 " or 10" Graham Cracker Crust prepared in springform pan (please click link for graham cracker crust recipe)
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature (use brick-style cream cheese, not the spreadable kind sold in tubs)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • cup sour cream
  • 1 ½ cup heavy cream
  • additional whipped cream for topping, optional
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Instructions

  1. Place cream cheese in a large bowl and, using an electric mixer, beat until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add powdered sugar and stir until combined.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract and lemon juice, pausing to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.  
  4. Add sour cream and stir well.  
  5. Pour heavy cream into a separate, medium-sized bowl (preferably a chilled metal bowl).  Whisk on high speed (preferably using an electric mixer) until stiff peaks are achieved.
  6. Fold your whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until smooth and well-combined.  
  7. Spread cheesecake mixture evenly over prepared graham cracker crust.  
  8. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.  Top with additional whipped cream before cutting and serving, if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1slice Calories 285kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 138mg (6%) Potassium 85mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 985IU (20%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 285kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 138mg 6%
Potassium 85mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 985IU 20%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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