Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: neufchâtel cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Neufchâtel has less fat, while ricotta is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds protein and reduces fat.

In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar, then stir in melted butter.

Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch greased pie plate or springform pan.

Chill the crust in the freezer while preparing the filling.

Beat the cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.

In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sour cream until smooth.

Beat in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until well incorporated.

Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.

Pour the filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.

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