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.

prep:30 mins

additional:1 hr 30 mins

total:1 hr 60 mins

Servings:8

Yield:1 - 7 inch cake 

 

 

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup finely ground graham cracker crumbs
• ¾ cup pecan sandies cookies
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
• ½ cup sliced fresh strawberries (Optional)

 

Directions:

Step1:

In a bowl, mix together crushed cookies and graham crackers with melted butter and the 3 tablespoons sugar.

Step2: 

Press into a 7 inch spring form pan. Place in refrigerator until ready for use.

Step3: 

In another bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/3 cup of sugar and lemon juice.

Step4: 

Whip cream, and fold into cream cheese mixture.

Step5: 

Spread into pan.

Step6: 

Top with sliced strawberries (optional). Freeze for 1 hour, covered with foil.

Step7: 

Place in refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.

 

Nutrition Info: 

Per Serving:

326 calories; protein 3.7g; carbohydrates 27.7g; fat 22.9g; cholesterol 65mg; sodium 212.8mg.