Easy No-Bake Cheesecake

Prep time: 30 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This quick and easy cheesecake recipe uses cookies and graham crackers for the crust and has a light and creamy filling to make the perfect no-bake cheesecake.

Ingredients

3/4 cup finely ground graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup pecan sandies cookies
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons white sugar
8 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Directions

1 Gather all ingredients.
2 Mix crushed cookies, graham crackers, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar together in a medium bowl.
3 Press into a 7-inch springform pan. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
4 Beat cream cheese, 1/3 cup of sugar, and lemon juice together in a large bowl.
5 Whip cream, and fold into cream cheese mixture.
6 Spread into pan.
7 Top with sliced strawberries (if using). Freeze for 1 hour, covered with foil.
8 Place in refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.