Description
Indulgent “No-Bake Creamy Delight Cheesecake” whispers sweet promises of silky smoothness and effortless preparation. Chocolate graham cracker crust cradles luscious cream cheese filling, promising delectable moments without heating up kitchen ovens.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (678 grams) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups (300 milliliters) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups (240 grams) graham cracker crumbs (approximately 16 full sheet graham crackers)
Sweeteners:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (67 grams) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (15 grams) confectioners’ sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup (8 tablespoons; 113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (60 grams) sour cream, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Create a foundational layer by combining graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter into a cohesive mixture.
- Transfer the crumb blend into a springform pan, pressing firmly and evenly using a measuring cup to create a compact base.
- Chill the crust in the freezer for approximately 15 minutes while preparing subsequent components.
- Utilize a mixer with a whisk attachment to transform cold heavy cream into a voluminous texture with distinctive stiff peaks, which typically requires 4-5 minutes of vigorous whipping.
- In a separate mixing vessel, transform softened cream cheese and granulated sugar into a velvety, uniform mixture by beating on medium speed.
- Enhance the cream cheese blend by incorporating confectioners’ sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until achieving a silky consistency.
- Delicately integrate the whipped cream into the cream cheese foundation, employing gentle folding techniques to preserve the mixture’s airy structure.
- Extract the chilled crust from the freezer and distribute the prepared filling uniformly across the surface, smoothing with an offset spatula for a pristine finish.
- Encase the cheesecake with protective plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then refrigerate for a minimum of 6-8 hours, allowing flavors to meld and texture to set completely.
Notes
- Chilling is crucial for achieving the perfect texture, so patience pays off with this creamy dessert.
- Softened cream cheese ensures a smooth, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly.
- Use cold heavy cream for the most stable and voluminous whipped cream peaks.
- Room temperature ingredients help create a silky, well-incorporated cheesecake mixture.
- Gentle folding preserves the airy lightness of the whipped cream, creating a cloud-like texture.
- Refrigerating overnight allows flavors to meld and the cheesecake to set completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 402
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 88mg