Easy No-Bake Cheesecake

Ingredients and Weight:

• Graham cracker crumbs: 1 1/2 cups (150g)
• Unsalted butter, melted: 1/4 cup (60g)
• Cream cheese, softened: 24 ounces (680g)
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
• Heavy cream: 1 cup (240ml)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

0 minutes

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan.
3. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
5. Beat in vanilla extract.
6. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
7. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until combined.
8. Pour cheesecake filling onto cooled graham cracker crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of cheesecake):

• Calories: 530
• Fat: 33g
• Carbohydrates: 58g
• Protein: 12g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and smooth
• Rich and indulgent
• No-bake, simple to prepare
• Perfect for any occasion

User Comments:

• "This cheesecake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! The graham cracker crust is the perfect complement to the creamy filling."
• "I made this for my husband's birthday and he loved it. It's so rich and decadent, but it's not too heavy."
• "I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so simple to follow. The cheesecake turned out perfectly and it was a huge hit with my family."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use softened cream cheese for a smooth filling.
• Don't overbeat the whipped cream, or it will become grainy.
• Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow it to set properly.