This is for all the cheese cake lovers who can cook this cake in no time at home and satisfy their craving!
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/4 c (105g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup superfine sugar can also use granulated
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Filling
- 16 ounces plain full-fat cream cheese (two 8-ounce packages; 455g)
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (20g) fresh juice from 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups (357g, 12 ounces) heavy whipping cream
Instructions
Crust
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Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a small bowl. Make sure to get every crumb coated with butter.
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Pour into a 7-inch springform pan. Spread into an even layer, then compress firmly with a measuring cup making sure to press up the sides of the pan. Set aside.
Filling
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Combine the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix at medium speed until soft and smooth. Scrape the bowl as needed.
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Switch to the whisk attachment and pour in the cream. Mix at low speed to combine, then increase to high and whip until the mixture can hold stiff peaks, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Pour into the prepared crust.
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Refrigerate until the filling is firm and cold, about 6 hours or overnight.
