No Bake Cheesecake
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Crust
- 2 c graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 stick melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 18 oz cream cheese
- 1 c sugar
- 1/4 lemon, squeezed
- 3/4 c heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
In a food processor, grind graham crackers until very fine. Pulse in sugar and melted butter until mixed through. Pour out into 11-12 inch tart pan. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides. Bake at 375 for about 15 minutes or until the crumbs start to turn more brown. Let cool completely.
For filling, in a kitchen aid with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and a little fluffy. Add in lemon and vanilla and mix together. Pour into separate bowl. Add the heavy cream to the kitchen aid and whip with the whisk attachment until soft peaks form. Add back the cream cheese mixture. Whip briefly until thoroughly mixed.
Pour filling into cooled crust. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving (or at least 2 hours in the freezer.
Yield: 8 servings