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french cheesecake

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 400kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Springform pan for no bake version
  • Microwave

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin
  • 3 tbsp cold water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs for no bake version
  • 5 tbsp melted butter for no bake version
  • 3 tbsp sugar for no bake version
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice for no bake version

Instructions

  • Bloom the gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes until spongy.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with sugar until smooth.
  • Heat the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for 15 seconds until liquid, then mix into the cream cheese.
  • Add vanilla extract and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold a spoonful of whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to lighten it.
  • Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream to maintain airiness.
  • Pour the mixture into serving glasses or a dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  • For the no bake version, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar, then press into a springform pan and freeze for 10 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese with sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla in a bowl.
  • Fold in whipped cream and pour the filling onto the crust.
  • Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.

Notes

Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent lumps. For a fruity flavor, add fruit purees or fresh berries as a topping. This dessert can also be made lactose-free by using lactose-free dairy alternatives. Feel free to experiment with flavors by adding different extracts or citrus juice. Portion control is easier when making individual servings in glasses.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 2mg
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