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slice of no-bake cheesecake with basil garnish on white plate

Mini No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe

Tangy cheesecake on a graham cracker crust.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigerator Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Dessert
Servings 1 people

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup graham crackers crushed (14 squares)
  • Pinch cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or any flavor of your choice
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions
 

  • Mix the graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, and melted butter in a bowl.
  • Press the graham cracker mixture in the bottom of a 5x5” or 4x6” dish.
  • Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Set aside.
  • Beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
  • Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Scrape the cheesecake batter onto the graham cracker crust and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

SERVING SUGGESTION: Drizzle cheesecake with a raspberry, blueberry, or strawberry sauce. Chocolate or caramel sauce are excellent choices as well.
This recipe is in our cookbook, “Cooking for One – Not an Army,” along with other favorite recipes. It’s made for one, but you can easily double this recipe for company or leftovers! If you didn’t get a copy yet, our book is on Amazon right here!
NUTRITION:
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
 
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