This Philadelphia No-bake Cheesecake is a Quick and Easy Dessert for any Gathering

The Philadelphia no bake cheesecake is an old, beloved, and classic dessert, which has tugged at the heartstrings of many for generations. This harmonious blend of creamy textures, subtle sweetness, and crunchy graham cracker crust is what makes it so loved and popular. In this recipe, you will find the secrets of crafting an authentic Philadelphia cheesecake that will impress your family and friends.

Cheesecake has ancient Greek roots because, during the Olympic Games, it would be served to athletes. The modern cheesecake, however, has its origin in the United States and came into existence at the turn of the 19th century. In this regard, the Philadelphia cream cheese which was introduced in 1872, played a pivotal role in this signature dessert.

The success of the cheesecake is in its texture. The cream cheese makes it rich, and the eggs help moisten and build it. There's sugar for sweetness, and then, of course, the graham cracker crust that, when you bite into it, adds a great crunch. All taken together, these ingredients create a fantastic dessert that is both creamy and dreamy.

Philadelphia no bake Cheesecake:

Ingredients:

• 901 gm cream cheese
• 602 gm sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 302 ml sour cream
• 104 gm sugar (for frosting)

Method:

1. In a medium bowl, you are going to mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter together until well combined.
2. You can then press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan and put it in the refrigerator for at least three hours.
3. For the filling, you'll take a large mixing bowl, and in it, beat cream cheese until it's smooth.
4. Then, you need to gradually add granulated sugar and beat until combined.
5. Next, you'll stir in vanilla extract.
6. At this step, you have to fold in sour cream.
7. You have to beat whipping cream with a hand whisk until soft peaks form.
8. Then, you'll have to combine the whipping cream with the cream cheese mixture.
9. This way, your filling would be ready and now you need to pour the filling into the prepared crust.
10. For that topping of the cheesecake, you have to mix sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
11. Before the cheesecake is ready to be served, you need to let it refrigerate it for at least four hours or overnight.
12. Preferably the next day, you can garnish the cheesecake with the topping, and serve.
    
    

The main character of this dish is the cream cheese so, you must emphasize obtaining the best type of cream cheese you can get your hands on. If you want, you can substitute your graham cracker crust with a pastry crust. You could also add nuts or chocolate chips for added texture. If you are one to not play by the rules, you can substitute that traditional cheesecake flavor with strawberry or espresso for a twist.

You can serve this dessert along with a cup of coffee or tea, or just as it is — the choice is all up to you and how you prefer your sweet dishes. However, before you embark on a mission to perfect this dish, you must remember to not overmix your batter. As soon as the cheesecake gets made, it is very tempting to dig into it then and there. However, if you fail to cool your cheesecake, you will miss out on its signature flavor.

One of the best parts of this dessert is that it does not require baking, which means that if your oven is out of order or if you are a new cook, recently venturing into the kitchen, you can still whip up this tasty dessert, and call your friends over for a surprising treat.

Each bite of this Philadelphia no bake cheesecake consists of creamy crumble which signifies the history, legacy, and popularity of this delight. You don't have to be Rachel, Chandler, and Joey (cue - FRIENDS), scraping cheesecake off the floor to understand what an amazing, melt-in-the-mouth, soft, and crumbly cheesecake tastes like, because now, you can make it in the comfort of your home. So go ahead, waste no time thinking whether you should dish out several bucks at the baker's, and give this recipe a spin yourself.