The Best No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe
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4.9
The Best No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe
Description
This cheesecake recipe starts with beating softened cream cheese until smooth, then incorporating powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to create a balanced, tangy sweetness. Sour cream is added for extra creaminess and slight acidity. Separately, heavy cream is whipped until stiff peaks form and folded carefully into the cream cheese mixture to lighten the texture. The resulting filling is spread evenly over a prepared graham cracker crust, then refrigerated for at least four hours or overnight to set firmly.
The no-bake approach results in a cheesecake with a creamy consistency that contrasts the firm, crumbly crust. The lemon juice adds brightness, and the optional whipped cream topping adds a soft, airy finish. This cheesecake is suitable for those preferring lighter desserts or an easier alternative to baked cheesecakes, offering a rich flavor and smooth mouthfeel without the heat of oven preparation.
Ingredients
- 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
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cup heavy cream
- Whipped Cream for topping, optional, additional
Instructions
- Place cream cheese in a large bowl and, using an electric mixer, beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and stir until combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract and lemon juice, pausing to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- Add sour cream and stir well.
- 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.
- Fold your whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until smooth and well-combined.
- Spread cheesecake mixture evenly over prepared graham cracker crust.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Top with additional whipped cream before cutting and serving, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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4.9
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