Description
A delicious no-bake cheesecake featuring a creamy filling, a crumbly graham cracker crust, and a glossy blackberry topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Chill in the refrigerator.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whip the cream: In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble: Pour the cream cheese filling over the chilled crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Prepare the topping: In a saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until syrupy, then let cool.
- Serve: Pour the blackberry topping over the cheesecake before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, prepare the cheesecake a day ahead. Customization options include different berry toppings or chocolate drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, no-bake, blackberry, summer treat, quick recipe