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Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe

Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe

This is a make-ahead dessert and freezes well. Just be sure to let it set in the refrigerator before freezing. I prefer to keep it in the springform pan for freezing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients for Graham Cracker Crust:
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, (from 12 whole crackers)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 8 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 stick
  • Ingredients for No Bake Cheesecake:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 12 oz mascarpone cheese, chilled
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • Thin-Sliced Strawberries for topping

Method
 

  1. In the bowl of a food processor, coarsely break up graham crackers then pulse into fine crumbs. Transfer crumbs to a bowl, and add 1 tablespoon sugar and 8 tablespoon melted butter. Stir to evenly moisten crumbs then press into the bottom of a 9" springform pan going ½" up the sides. Freeze for 20 minutes or refrigerate for 30 minutes for crumbs to set.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 oz cream cheese and ⅔ cup granulated sugar. Beat on medium/high speed for 3 minutes until fluffy and smooth, scraping down the bowl as needed. Set aside.
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, using a clean electric hand mixer, beat 1 ¼ cups of heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form (3-5 minutes on high speed). Reduce speed to medium/low and beat in 12 oz mascarpone until well combined and smooth.
  4. Use a spatula to fold cream cheese into whipped mascarpone mixture until well blended. Fold in 2 tablespoon lemon juice, adding 1 tablespoon at a time and folding until well incorporated.
  5. Transfer cheesecake filling over the chilled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until completely chilled. Arrange sliced strawberries in rings over the top.
  6. Enjoy your Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe!
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Notes

Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.