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No Bake Vanilla Cheesecake
No bake vanilla cheesecake is the perfect dessert for summertime because there is no baking involved! A crisp, vanilla wafer crust filled with smooth and silky vanilla cheesecake filling topped with vanilla whipped cream.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 30 min👤 Courtney📖 cakemehometonight
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- pan
- measuring cup
- mixing bowl
- spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Vanilla Wafer Crust
2
In a bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs, granulated sugar, salt, and melted butter. Stir to combine.
3
Pour vanilla wafer crumbs into a cheesecake pan or springform pan lined with a parchment paper circle on the bottom.
4
Using a flat-bottomed measuring cup or drinking glass, gently press the vanilla wafer crumbs along the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Once the crumbs are evenly distributed, press the crumbs more firmly so the crust holds together.
5
Chill the crust for ⏱️ 30 minutes until firm.
6
Vanilla Cheesecake Filling
7
In a mixing bowl, combine room temperature cream cheese and granulated sugar.
8
With an electric hand mixer, cream together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract on medium speed until well combined.
vanilla extract2 tsp
9
In a separate bowl, combine heavy cream and powdered sugar. With an electric hand mixer, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
heavy cream1 cup½ cups heavy cream1
10
Add the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture. Using the electric mixer on low speed, mix together until combined and smooth. Do not overmix.
11
Pour the cheesecake filling into the vanilla wafer crust and spread evenly.
12
Chill for at least ⏱️ 6 hours or overnight.
13
Vanilla Whipped Cream
14
In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
heavy cream1 cup½ cups heavy cream1vanilla extract2 tsp
15
Using an electric hand mixer, whip the cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. The whipped cream should hold it's shape but still be soft and smooth.
16
Top the chilled cheesecake with the whipped cream. Spread with an offset spatula and/or pipe on using your favorite piping tip! Serve with fresh fruit or fruit compote if desired.
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