Description
Indulge Mom with this creamy no bake Mother’s Day dessert cheesecake! Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and customizable toppings, a perfect dessert or breakfast for her.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream, cold
- Optional: 4 ounces Mascarpone cheese
- Optional: Zest of one lemon
- For the Topping (Optional):
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Fruit preserves or jam
- Honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add Flavor: Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest (if using).
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Combine the Filling and Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined. If using Mascarpone add now gently.
- Pour the Filling: Pour the cheesecake filling over the graham cracker crust in the springform pan. Spread evenly.
- Chill: Cover the pan with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cheesecake to set properly.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, carefully release the sides of the springform pan. Top with fresh berries, fruit preserves, honey, or your favorite toppings. Slice and serve cold.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: dessert, cheesecake, Mother's Day, breakfast, no bake