Description
This rich and creamy Double Crust Cheesecake features two layers of buttery graham cracker crust with a fluffy no-bake cream cheese filling. It’s the perfect indulgent dessert for any occasion, with a luscious filling that melts in your mouth and a satisfying crunch from the crust on both the top and bottom.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 box graham crackers (about 27 graham crackers), crushed into fine crumbs
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup salted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (or more powdered sugar)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix crushed graham crackers, brown sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press half the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, using a dry measuring cup to pack it down firmly. Place in the freezer to set while reserving the other half for the top layer.
- Whip the Cream: Whip heavy cream on medium-high for 2 minutes. Add powdered sugar or cornstarch and continue whipping until stiff peaks form (about 4-5 minutes).
- Make the Filling: In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and remaining powdered sugar, then beat until fluffy.
- Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, then fold in the other half.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Remove the crust from the freezer and pour in the cheesecake filling. Press it down to remove air pockets and smooth the top. Add the remaining graham cracker mixture on top, pressing gently to secure.
- Chill: Cover with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight, to set.
- Serve: Slice and serve plain, or top with fresh strawberries or whipped cream.
Notes
- Stabilizing the whipped cream with powdered sugar or cornstarch is optional but helps the cheesecake retain its shape after slicing.
- You can buy pre-crushed graham cracker crumbs to save time.
- This recipe is designed for a no-bake cheesecake and won’t work with a baked cheesecake recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American