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Creamy No-Bake Caramel Cheesecake

An indulgent and easy no-bake cheesecake featuring a thick graham cracker crust, a light and airy cream cheese filling, and a generous topping of homemade whipped cream and rich caramel drizzle.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling
  • 24 oz full-fat cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream cold
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon juice optional
Topping
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream for whipping
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup caramel sauce store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Piping bag and star tip (optional)

Method
 

  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Freeze for 20 minutes.
  2. In a chilled bowl, whip 1.5 cups of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside in the fridge.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. Beat until combined and fluffy.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in two additions until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight, until set.
  6. Before serving, whip the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar to stiff peaks.
  7. Remove cheesecake from the pan. Pipe whipped cream rosettes onto the cheesecake and drizzle generously with caramel sauce.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is fully at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps. Chill the cheesecake for the full recommended time for the best texture. Use a hot knife for clean slices.