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