No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe
This No-Bake Cheesecake is a dreamy dessert that combines creamy richness with a buttery, crumbly crust in every bite. With just 30 minutes of prep and no oven required, it’s perfect for busy days or last-minute gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 9″ 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
- Additional whipped cream for topping, optional
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
Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 138mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 985IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 1mg
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