Ingredients
– 1 prepared graham cracker crust in a 9″ springform pan (homemade recommended, no baking needed)
– 450 g (16 oz) brick-style cream cheese, softened to room temperature
– 150 g (1 cup) powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 teaspoons lemon juice
– 75 g (1/3 cup) sour cream (or full-fat Greek yogurt as a substitute)
– 355 ml (1 1/2 cups) heavy cream for the filling
– 177 ml (3/4 cup) heavy cream
– 40 g (1/4 cup) powdered sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1-Place the prepared graham cracker crust in a 9″ springform pan; chill or keep at room temperature while preparing the filling.
2-Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
3-Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice; mix well, scraping down the sides.
4-Stir in sour cream thoroughly.
5-In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) heavy cream to stiff peaks.
6-Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until uniform.
7-Spread the filling evenly into the crust, making sure to fill the edges fully to prevent crumbling.
8-Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours or overnight to set.
9-Before serving, prepare the whipped cream topping by beating heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to stiff peaks, and spread it over the cheesecake.
Last Step:
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🧈 Use full-fat brick-style cream cheese for optimal texture and flavor
⏰ Chill for at least 4-6 hours for proper setting
🥄 Whipping cream to stiff peaks replaces gelatin for sturdy texture
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chilling time: 4-6 hours
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg