No Bake Cheese Cake from Host to Perfection | Newtown Moms

This recipe was contributed by The Local Moms Network Contributor, Host to Perfection!

 

This No-Bake Cheesecake is so creamy and deliciousm and it’s a great Summer treat! Skip the oven and try this simple, but thick, rich and creamy filling cheesecake. Serve it with fresh berries on top to add a light taste to this summer dessert.

Ingredients

2 packages (20 sheets) graham crackers

11 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature

1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 

Directions

 

  • Crush the graham crackers until very fine crumbs form;
  •       Pour crumbs into a medium bowl and add butter, and stir until well combined;
  • Press the crumb mixture into individual serving glasses or a 9-inch springform pan, spreading it 1 1/2 to 2 inches up the side; press flat. Chill crust in freezer at least 10 minutes;
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the condensed milk a little at a time. Beat in the lemon juice and vanilla;
  • Pour the filling into the crust. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
           ·         Add fresh berries on top!

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