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HIGH COMFORT. LOW EFFORT.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
15
min
Active Time
35
min
Total Time
8
SERVINGS
No-Cook
METHOD
Why It Works
A simple mix-and-chill method keeps things stress-free.
Quick Fixes
Not setting: Make sure cream cheese is fully softened before mixing, and chill for at least 4 hours — overnight is better.
Crust crumbling: Press the graham crust firmly with the bottom of a measuring cup and refrigerate it 15 minutes before adding filling.
Ingredients
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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24oz full-fat cream cheese bricks, softened at room temperature
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1.5 cups heavy cream (whipped to stiff peaks)
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⅓ cup packed (light or dark) brown sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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6 tbsp melted butter
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 tbsp confectioners sugar
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2 tsp lemon juice
How to Make It
1
Stir the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened.
3
Whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks, about 4–5 minutes (with hand mixer). Set aside.
4
Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Scrape bowl as needed.
5
Add confectioners' sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla. Beat 2–3 minutes until no lumps remain.
6
Gently fold whipped cream into filling. Don't deflate the air.
7
Spread filling into frozen crust and smooth the top.
8
Cover and refrigerate at least 6–8 hours, ideally overnight.
9
Loosen edges, remove springform rim, and slice with a clean knife.
Store
Store in airtight container up to 4 days.
Reheat
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
Why didn’t it set?
Needs more chilling.
Can I use homemade whipped cream?
Yes.
Make ahead?
Yes, ideal.
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No-Bake Cheesecake
Ingredients
—
—
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
—
—
24oz full-fat cream cheese bricks, softened at room temperature
—
—
1.5 cups heavy cream (whipped to stiff peaks)
—
—
⅓ cup packed (light or dark) brown sugar
—
—
1 tsp vanilla extract
—
—
6 tbsp melted butter
—
—
2 tbsp lemon juice
—
—
½ cup granulated sugar
—
—
2 tbsp confectioners sugar
—
—
2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
1
Stir the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened.
3
Whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks, about 4–5 minutes (with hand mixer). Set aside.
4
Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Scrape bowl as needed.
5
Add confectioners' sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla. Beat 2–3 minutes until no lumps remain.
6
Gently fold whipped cream into filling. Don't deflate the air.
7
Spread filling into frozen crust and smooth the top.
8
Cover and refrigerate at least 6–8 hours, ideally overnight.
9
Loosen edges, remove springform rim, and slice with a clean knife.
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Avo's Tip
Chill at least 4 hours.
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