Description
A light and fluffy cheesecake that melts in your mouth, perfect for any occasion and cherished at family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Whipped Topping
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 1/2 cups Graham Cracker Crust
- 2 tbsp Melted Butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix them with melted butter and sugar. Press this mixture into a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool.
- Beat the cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Gradually add sugar.
- Whip the topping in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add vanilla extract and lemon juice, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust, smooth the top, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Serve by unlocking the springform pan, slicing, and optionally garnishing with fresh berries or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
For a unique flavor, customize with add-ins such as almond or peppermint, or serve with fresh fruit toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, light cheesecake, fluffy cheesecake, family recipe