No-Bake Cheese Cake from Host to Perfection

This recipe was contributed by The Local Moms Network Contributor, Host to Perfection!

This No-Bake Cheesecake is so creamy and delicious and it’s a great Summer treat! Skip the oven and try this simple, but thick, rich and creamy filling cheesecake. Serve it with fresh berries on top to add a light taste to this summer dessert.

Ingredients

• 2 packages (20 sheets) graham crackers
• 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Crush the graham crackers until very fine crumbs form;
2. Pour crumbs into a medium bowl and add butter, and stir until well combined;
3. Press the crumb mixture into individual serving glasses or a 9-inch springform pan, spreading it 1 1/2 to 2 inches up the side; press flat. Chill crust in freezer at least 10 minutes;
4. Meanwhile, make the filling: Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the condensed milk a little at a time. Beat in the lemon juice and vanilla;
5. Pour the filling into the crust. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
6. Add fresh berries on top!