Light, fluffy, and totally refreshing, Nana’s No-Bake Cheesecake Squares are a knockout ending to a steamy summer barbecue or picnic! Make a double batch to share at your next pool party!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword no-bake cheesecake squares
Prep Time 4 hourshours
Total Time 4 hourshours
Servings 12
Calories 200kcal
Author Erica
Ingredients
1cupgraham crackeror ginger snap! crumbs
½cupplus 3 Tablespoons granulated sugarseparated
¼cupunsalted buttermelted
18 oz. package cream cheese, softened
Pinch salt
½cupmilk
1teaspoonlemon juice
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1 ½cupswhipped creamCool Whip
Instructions
If baking the crust, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line an 8x8 baking pan with aluminum foil; lightly butter (or use cooking spray) the bottom and sides. Set aside.
Combine crumbs and 3 Tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl. Add butter and mix well, until clumps start to form. Press crumbs firmly on bottom and up sides of prepared pan. Either bake for 8-10 minutes and cool completely, or chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before filling.
To make the cheesecake filling, beat cream cheese in a large bowl on high until smooth and fluffy. Add remaining sugar in gradually, beating constantly. Blend in salt, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla, beating until well combined.
Fold in whipped cream, or blend in on low speed until fully combined. Spoon filling into cooled crust and spread evenly. Refrigerate 3-4 hours until set. Cut into squares. Garnish with quartered lemon slice and mint leaf, serve, and enjoy!