No-Bake Vanilla Cheesecake
Get ready to fall in love with the irresistible charm of a no-bake vanilla cheesecake that boasts a heavenly, creamy flavor profile, tempting you to savor every last bite.
Equipment
- hand or stand mixer
- glass serving jars/dishes
- mixing bowls
Ingredients
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs (gluten-free if needed)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ tsp sugar
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Combine cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ½ teaspoon sugar in a small bowl. Mix well. Divide between 4 small glasses or jars, press down. Refrigerate while making the filling.
- Beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Remove from the mixing bowl.
- Add cream cheese, 4 tablespoons of sugar, and vanilla bean paste to the same mixing bowl. Fold the whipped cream into the cheese mixture. Spoon filling over crusts and chill for 1–2 hours.
- Top with whipped cream, berries, and mint sprigs—dust well with powdered sugar.