Description
This Perfect No-Bake Cheesecake is a creamy, smooth, and delicious dessert made without turning on the oven. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a light, whipped filling, it’s the ideal make-ahead treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (240g) graham cracker crumbs (about 16 full sheet graham crackers)
- 1/3 cup (67g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 and 1/4 cups (300ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
- 24 ounces (678g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (15g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup (60g) sour cream, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Stir the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter together in a bowl.
- Pour the mixture into a 9- or 10-inch springform pan and press tightly into the bottom to form a crust. Freeze for 10–20 minutes while preparing the filling.
- In a large bowl, whip the cold heavy cream into stiff peaks using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the confectioners’ sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until fully combined and smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula or mixer on low speed until fully combined.
- Remove the crust from the freezer and spread the filling evenly over the crust. Smooth the top with an offset spatula.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 6–8 hours or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake and remove the springform pan rim.
- Slice and serve with desired toppings. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For the best texture, chill the cheesecake overnight.
- Use full-fat brick cream cheese, not spreadable or whipped.
- Customize with toppings like fresh fruit, chocolate sauce, or fruit compote.
- The crust can be made with digestive biscuits or other cookies as a variation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
