No Bake Cheesecake I

          

This is as quick and easy as cheesecake recipes get, using cookies and graham crackers for a crust in a no-bake cheesecake.

Original recipe makes 1 – 7 inch cake

Ingredients

3/4 cup finely ground graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup pecan sandies cookies
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons white sugar
8 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries

  • PREP

    30 mins

  • READY IN

    2 hrs

Directions

  1. In a bowl, mix together crushed cookies and graham crackers with melted butter and the 3 tablespoons sugar.
  2. Press into a 7 inch springform pan. Place in refrigerator until ready for use.
  3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/3 cup of sugar and lemon juice.
  4. Whip cream, and fold into cream cheese mixture.
  5. Spread into pan.
  6. Top with sliced strawberries (optional). Freeze for 1 hour, covered with foil.
  7. Place in refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 326 kcal
Carbohydrates: 27.7 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg
Fat: 22.9 g
Fiber: 0.6 g
Protein: 3.7 g
Sodium: 213 mg