Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons (36g) sugar
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
  2. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the springform pan.
  3. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
  5. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
  6. Stir in vanilla extract and lemon juice.
  7. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  8. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well blended.
  9. Pour the filling over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
  11. Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan.
  12. Slice and serve chilled, optionally garnished with fresh fruit or whipped cream.