No bake cheesecake with philadelphia

This no bake cheesecake with Philadelphia is creamy, smooth, and effortless to make. A classic chilled dessert perfect for any occasion.

Prep time

20 minutes

Cook time

0 minutes

Total time

4 hours 20 minutes

Yield

10 slices

Ingredients

2 & ⅓ cups (250g) Graham crackers

1 stick (½ cup / 115g) unsalted butter

2 x 8 oz (450g) Philadelphia full-fat cream cheese

½ cup (110g) granulated sugar

1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 cup (250ml) thickened cream

Optional: Fresh berries or sauce for topping

Instructions

1. Line a springform pan with parchment paper.
2. Crush crackers and mix with melted butter until it resembles sand.
3. Press into the base and chill for at least 1 hour.
4. Whip thickened cream to firm peaks.
5. In another bowl, mix room-temperature cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth.
6. Fold in whipped cream.
7. Pour filling onto the chilled base and smooth the top.
8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
9. Remove from pan, decorate as desired, and serve.

Notes

This recipe works in a 7", 8", or 9" springform tin.

Can be made ahead and stored for 3 days or frozen for 1 month.

Topping with fruit should be done just before serving.