Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, ⅓ cup sugar, and melted butter. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and ¾ cup sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the graham cracker crust.
- Cover the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
- Before serving, you can add any toppings you like, such as fresh berries or chocolate shavings.
Notes
- For a firmer cheesecake, you can freeze it for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Feel free to add a layer of your favorite fruit preserves on top of the crust before adding the filling.
- Store leftover cheesecake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cheesecake
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 4g