No Bake Cheesecake - Quick and Easy Dessert That Impresses
Indulge in the most rich and decadent smooth no bake cheesecake that can be whipped up in just 10 minutes with less than 10 ingredients.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 200 g Graham Crackers or Wheat Digestives about 13-14 sheets full sheets of graham crackers
- 90 g unsalted butter melted
- Pinch of salt
Cheesecake filling:
- 800 g cream cheese 28 oz or 3.5 8 oz packs, room temperature
- 150 g granulated sugar ⅔ cup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2-4 tablespoons lemon juice to taste
- 120 g sour cream ½ cup
- 120 g heavy cream ½ cup, chilled
Decoration (optional):
- 120 g heavy cream ½ cup, chilled and whipped
- Fresh berries
Instructions
Crust:
- Crush the graham crackers.
- Mix the crushed crackers with melted butter and a bit of salt.
- Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Press the crust mixture tightly into the bottom of the pan using the back of a measuring cup.
- Put the pan in the fridge to chill.
Cheesecake Filling:
- In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, mix the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and salt until creamy (about 2 minutes).
- Add sour cream and lemon juice to the mixture and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the pan and use an offset spatula to spread it evenly and remove air bubbles.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight until it sets.
Decoration:
- Decorate the cheesecake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the crust thickness to your liking by either reducing the amount of crust or pushing it up the sides of the pan along with the bottom.
- Customize your cheesecake by modifying the crust to your preference.
- Make changes to the crust of the cheesecake to suit your taste, whether it's by reducing the quantity or adjusting its placement in the pan.