Description
A simple, rich cheesecake recipe that requires minimal baking time, perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Optional: Cranberry sauce or orange zest for topping
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill crust for 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until combined.
- Mix in vanilla extract, heavy cream, sour cream, and lemon juice until the filling is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the chilled crust.
- Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
- Top with cranberry sauce or orange zest before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, you can bake this cheesecake for 30 minutes instead of 25.
- If you prefer a fully no-bake version, skip the oven step and chill the filling for 6 hours or more until firm.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cheesecake, no bake, christmas, holiday dessert, graham cracker crust, cream cheese