Description
Silky no-bake creamy delight cheesecake promises rich, indulgent flavors without oven stress. Chocolate graham crust and luscious cream cheese filling provide cool summer dessert perfection for guests eager to savor each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz (678 g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups (240 g) graham cracker crumbs (approximately 16 full sheet graham crackers)
- ½ cup (8 tbsps; 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (67 g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 g) sour cream, at room temperature
- 2 tbsps (15 g) confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crust Formation: Blend graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter into a uniform mixture, pressing firmly into a springform pan using a measuring cup to create a compact, even base.
- Initial Chill: Refrigerate the prepared crust for 15 minutes to solidify its structure while assembling remaining components.
- Cream Preparation: Whip cold heavy cream in a mixer with a whisk attachment until stiff peaks form, creating a voluminous and light texture.
- Cream Cheese Fusion: Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth, then incorporate confectioners’ sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, mixing until achieving a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Delicate Incorporation: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining its airy structure and ensuring thorough blending without deflating the mixture.
- Final Assembly: Spread the prepared filling evenly across the chilled crust, smoothing the surface with an offset spatula for a polished appearance.
- Setting Process: Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then refrigerate for 6-8 hours to allow flavors to meld and achieve the ideal creamy texture.
Notes
- Chill Wisely: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6-8 hours to ensure proper texture and flavor development.
- Whip with Precision: Beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form, which typically takes 4-5 minutes of continuous whipping for optimal volume.
- Gentle Folding Technique: Incorporate whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using delicate folding motions to maintain the light, airy structure.
- Room Temperature Matters: Ensure cream cheese is softened before mixing to achieve a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg